title: Retention designs for bone-anchored facial prostheses.
abstract: A facial prosthesis can be retained by bone-anchored implants and by a retentive bar. Because tissue response is critical around the abutments, the retentive bar should be constructed so that it is comfortable, conveniently hygienic, and designed without compromising the contours of the prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Tex.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Gary
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donovan
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D009666:Nose; D009915:Orbit; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting