Title
Assessment of craniofacial implants in restoring facial function and aesthetics
Authors
Rohit Nandan, Akash Gopi, Shalabh Kumar*, Samra Ashraf, Kshitiz Tyagi & Amisha Agarwal
Affiliation
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Rohit Nandan - E-mail: rohitsingh877@gmail.com
Akash Gopi - E-mail: akashgopi88@gmail.com
Shalabh Kumar - E-mail: dr_shalabhkumar@yahoo.com
Samra Ashraf - E-mail: ashraf.samra@gmail.com
Kshitiz Tyagi - E-mail: kshitiztyagi2400@gmail.com
Amisha Agarwal - E-mail: amishaagarwal0225@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received July 1, 2025; Revised July 31, 2025; Accepted July 31, 2025, Published July 31, 2025
Abstract
The effectiveness of craniofacial implants in restoring facial function and aesthetics in patients with congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, or other craniofacial deformities is of interest. Fifty patients aged 18 and above who had received craniofacial implants were assessed over 12 months at three intervals: pre-surgery, 6 months post-surgery and 12 months post-surgery. Clinical evaluations, standardized functional and aesthetic scales and patient-reported outcomes were used to measure implant success. Results showed significant improvements in facial and oral functions, aesthetic outcomes, patient satisfaction and pain reduction. Although minor complications such as implant failure and infection were observed, the overall success rate was high. Thus, the role of craniofacial implants in improving patients' quality of life is shown, while emphasizing the need for long-term research to refine rehabilitation techniques.
Keywords
Aesthetics, craniofacial implants, facial function, patient satisfaction, rehabilitation
Citation
Nandan et al. Bioinformation 21(7): 1918-1921 (2025)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
