title: Prosthetic complications of extraoral implants.
abstract: The use of tissue-integrated fixtures for the retention of an extraoral prosthesis has simplified the placement, removal, and cleaning of the prosthesis by the patient. Tissue evaluation, structural designs, and retention mechanisms, combined with patient compliance and the ability to perform hygiene around retentive substructures, has produced an array of new problems. Clinical and technical problems are presented with techniques used in their resolution.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Arcuri
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: LaVelle
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fyler
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jons
mesh_terms: D005137:Eye, Artificial / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology; D008280:Magnetics; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D009666:Nose; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012648:Self Care / Q000009:adverse effects