title: The use of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of patients with trauma.
abstract: The replacement of missing anatomic structures may become more demanding when the etiology is trauma. Patients with traumatic injuries will likely have increased forces placed upon their prostheses because of the altered support from the loss of normal anatomy. Successful treatment for these patients may include preprosthetic surgery using osseointegrated implants to augment prosthesis support and stability.
authors.affiliation: University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, Mich.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Wiens
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D006801:Humans; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants