Implant intraorbitaire en hydioxyapatite

ABSTRACT

Since 1885 different materials are used as intraorbital implant. Complications as infection, extrusion and limited motility of the prothesis are frequent with these materials. Hydroxyapatite implant with a good tolerance, stability and a better motility of the prothesis is a very important development for the treatment of the anophthalmic orbital cavity. We report here our 5 first cases of hydroxyapatite implant and discuss the indications, the technique and the results: