Alternative strategy to reconstruct the nose after excision: extra-oral implant anchored to bone.

Reconstruction of the nose is a two-step process; first, the implant is positioned, and secondly a prosthesis is made to be implanted within three months. This ensures a better cosmetic result from only two operations; the prosthesis may be better placed; and the position can be corrected. Our results suggest that a craniofacial prosthesis anchored to bone is a viable alternative to conventional prosthetic surgery, and offers considerable benefits compared with existing support systems.