title: Freestanding magnetic retention for extraoral prosthesis with osseointegrated implants.
abstract: Implant-retained articular prostheses have commonly had clips or magnets in conjunction with a rigid bar splint. New-generation magnets and associated abutment magnetic caps now provide for free standing magnetic retention that is secure and provides improved abutment access for the patient because the bar is absent.
authors.affiliation: Regional Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, St. Andrews Hospital, Billericay, Essex, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000497:Alloys; D003300:Copper; D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D008297:Male; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013499:Surface Properties; D015032:Zinc
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; C048399:brass; D003300:Copper; D015032:Zinc