International Journal of Anaplastology • V1 N1

Letter from the Managing Editor Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Audiologic Testing of Osseointegrated Craniofacial Implants in the Auricular Area: A Case StudyD.J. Reisberg, C. Dolter, W.E. Walsh Osseointegerated craniofacial implants used to retain an auricular prosthesis may also be used to retain a BAHA without compromising its audiologic benefits. Rationale for Doses, Complications, and Effect on Osseointegrated ImplantsD.B. Villaret This paper will especially focus on the altered fractionation schedules effect on mucositis, xerostomia and osteoradionecrosis (ORN) as well as the impact of radiation therapy for osseointegrated implants. Evidence-Based Practice and Its Application to Clinical AnaplastologyT.M. Kubon The skills of EBP can guide the process of competent clinical decision-making, and help sustain knowledge of current best practices throughout one’s career. Effective Use of Silicone Elastomers in AnaplastologyR.A. Erb From his experience the author describes effective use of silicone elastomers in the construction of silicone prostheses. Enucleation and Orbital Implants: Current Practices and Recent TrendsK. Raizada, S.G. Honavar, R. Murthy, M.N. Naik, and D. Raizada A major focus of research and development in the last couple of decades is on newer materials for orbital implant and improvement in prosthesis motility. Prosthetic Plate for the Protection of a Port-A-CathA.L Tomson, A. Stevenson Won A practitioner devises an inexpensive method of creating a custom acrylic plate to protect a port-a-cath site, in collaboration with a patient undergoing chemotherapy. Stan Snow Obituary Book Reviews Related Meetings