@article{a6a74d03f0994d639de3fd81fab8df12,
title = "Fabrication of facial prostheses by applying the osseointegration concept for retention",
abstract = "Initial clinical studies applying the osseointegration concept for retention of facial prostheses have been encouraging. The results of these preliminary investigations indicate new treatment possibilities with facial prostheses anchored to the cranial skeleton by osseointegrated implants. Osseointegrated rehabilitation of the maxillofacial prosthetic patient presents the potential for overcoming many of the disadvantages associated with conventional retentive methods. Fabrication and support for facial prostheses by using osseointegrated implants for retention are described.",
author = "Seals, {Richard R.} and Cortes, {Aquileo L.} and Parel, {Stephen M.}",
note = "Funding Information: Clinicians providing facial prostheses have been searching for improved retentive media. In some clinical situations mechanical retention, such as tissue undercuts.or conformers, can be used, but most patients have to rely on aromatic ostomy cements, two-sided tapes, and water soluble or silicone base adhesives. Each of the retentive media, whether cements, tapes, or adhesives, have significant drawbacks.12,13 Osseointegrated implant rehabilitation offered the first real promise for overcoming many of the disadvantages associated with conventional retentive media. If stable, bone-anchored implants could permanently pene- Supported by an American Cancer Society Clinical OncologyC areer Development Award_ *Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics. **Assistant Professor, Dental Laboratory Technology Program; Certified Dental Technician. ***Professor, Department of Prosthodonties- Fig. 1. A, Osseointegrated implants with bar-splint assembly and magnetic retainers. B, Nasal prosthesis in place.",
year = "1989",
month = jun,
doi = "10.1016/S0022-3913(89)80048-4",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "61",
pages = "712--716",
journal = "The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry",
issn = "0022-3913",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
number = "6",
}