Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 446-449, May 2003

Magnet-retained auricular prosthesis with an implant-supported composite bar: a clinical report☆

  • Robin W.C Chung, BDS, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, China
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Frederick C. S. Chu, Reception and Primary Care Clinic, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Rd, Hong Kong, China
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  • Adam S.C Siu, BDS, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, China
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  • Frederick C.S Chu, BDS (Hons), MSc

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Hong Kong, China
    • ,
  • Tak W Chow, BDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Hong Kong, China

Abstract 

The use of craniofacial implants to assist in retaining auricular prostheses often requires complex laboratory procedures, involving production of an accurate casting, fitting of a precious alloy bar, and the use of clips. A simplified method for the retention of an auricular prosthesis with a composite bar and magnets is described in this article.

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00124-0

doi:10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00124-0

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 446-449, May 2003

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