Could you give me some figures on the prevalence of infections after a facial(chin/cheek/jaw) implant. 1 out of …? How many get an infection? Based on your own experience. And how many of these cannot be treated/healed with antibiotics, but must instead remove their implants? Is it easier to get an infection around a silicone implant than porex implant? Thanks in advance.
December 17, 2011
Answer: The Incidence And Management Of Facial Implant Infections
The incidence of infection of any facial implant always exists and is often quoted as being around 1%. My experience has been that it is higher than that, probably closer to 2% to 3%%. There are several factors that do increase the risk of infection including an intraoral placement, the simultaneous insertion of multiple implants at the same time and the use of porous implant materials. Once an implant gets infected, the initial approach is the use of oral antibiotics but this will rarely be successful because the implant is colonized and has a slime layer on it. The implant will need to be removed to solve almost all infection problems. The question is not whether the infected implant will need to be removed but whether its replacement can be immediately done or should be delayed.
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December 17, 2011
Answer: The Incidence And Management Of Facial Implant Infections
The incidence of infection of any facial implant always exists and is often quoted as being around 1%. My experience has been that it is higher than that, probably closer to 2% to 3%%. There are several factors that do increase the risk of infection including an intraoral placement, the simultaneous insertion of multiple implants at the same time and the use of porous implant materials. Once an implant gets infected, the initial approach is the use of oral antibiotics but this will rarely be successful because the implant is colonized and has a slime layer on it. The implant will need to be removed to solve almost all infection problems. The question is not whether the infected implant will need to be removed but whether its replacement can be immediately done or should be delayed.
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December 19, 2011
Answer: Facial implants and infection
I only have used silicone implants. Considering all the necessary precauions are observed, the incidence of infection should be around 2-3 per cent. Infected implants have to be removed. Administration of antibiotics before, during and after surgery is a good idea and reduces the chances of infection, at least in my experiences.
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December 19, 2011
Answer: Facial implants and infection
I only have used silicone implants. Considering all the necessary precauions are observed, the incidence of infection should be around 2-3 per cent. Infected implants have to be removed. Administration of antibiotics before, during and after surgery is a good idea and reduces the chances of infection, at least in my experiences.
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