DOI:

10.37988/1811-153X_2023_1_138

Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with tissue defects of the maxillofacial area when using epitheses on magnetic and adhesive fixation

Authors

  • S.A. Nikolaenko 1, 2, PhD in Medical Sciences, full professor, director; executive officer
    ORCID ID: 0000-0002-7191-4665
  • A.A. Khalapyan 1, 2, dentist; specialist in facial prosthetics
    ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5414-7217
  • L.A. Shapiro 3, associate professor of the Medical and biological physics Department
    ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2969-511X
  • 1 Prof. Nikolayenko Clinic, 660127, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
  • 2 “Epitetics” Medical Production Center, 660127, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
  • 3 Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, 660022, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Abstract

Today, it is relevant to develop new medical technologies for prosthetic replacement of facial defects in patients with the impossibility or inefficiency of their elimination by surgery, which makes it possible to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures in patients of this category. Purpose of the study. Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of the rehabilitation of patients with defects in tissues and organs of the middle zone of the face using epitheses on magnetic and adhesive fixation. >. The results of rehabilitation of 46 patients with defects of various localization and genesis, persons of both sexes aged 15 to 77 years, who were divided into 2 groups, were considered. The I group consisted of patients (20 people), for the fixation of epitheses in which the universal system of the MPC “Epitetics” of our own design was used. The II group included 26 people, where adhesive fixation using silicone and water-soluble glue was used for the same purpose. To assess the quality of the use of epitheses, a method of questioning patients was developed, including the patient's personal data, the quality of fit and fixation of the orthopedic structure to near-defective tissues, ease of use and other characteristics of the prosthesis, as well as a protocol for collecting material to study the quality of life of patients after rehabilitation. >. A comparative evaluation of the results of the usability of epitheses with adhesive and magnetic fixation showed the high efficiency of the latter. The use of adhesive fixation, in addition to the inconvenience associated with the constant periodic need to apply and remove adhesive agents, in most patients contributed to the development of contact epidermatitis. The strength of fixation of orthopedic structures gradually decreased over time. In the second group of patients, such phenomena as contact epidermatitis were not detected, which is explained by the lack of constancy of chemical and mechanical tissue irritation, except for the need for close contact of the inner surface of structures with the outer surfaces of tissues. Magnetic fixation of facial epitheses developed by the MPC “Epitetics”, under the latter condition, made it possible to maintain the stabilization of the prosthesis during the functioning of the dentition and mimic muscles of the face for the entire period of reunification with the mesostructure of the fixing system. 85% of patients in this group rated the wearing comfort of the epithesis as “excellent”, which is 35% higher than for epitheses with adhesive fixation (p=0.027). >. The universal system of magnetic fixation of facial ectoprostheses MPC “Epitetics” has a significant advantage over adhesive ones. It is characterized by ease of attachment of the prosthesis, which ensures that the prosthetic construction can be properly installed, thereby contributing to comfort and confidence in its use. In addition, the reliability of fixation allows the production of thinner prostheses, with thinning edges that merge with the skin, which improves the overall appearance of patients.

Key words:

epitheses, maxillofacial defects, rehabilitation, adhesive fixation, magnetic fixation, universal system for fixing epitheses MPC “Epitetics”

For Citation

[1]
Nikolaenko S.A., Khalapyan A.A., Shapiro L.A. Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with tissue defects of the maxillofacial area when using epitheses on magnetic and adhesive fixation. Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2023; 26 (1): 138—146. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2023_1_138

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Received

January 19, 2023

Accepted

February 13, 2023

Published on

March 22, 2023