title: Modified bar superstructure for an implant-retained orbital prosthesis.
abstract: The success of a bar superstructure for an orbital prosthesis may be compromised by the placement and angulation of implants. The following technique describes a modification to a bar superstructure that provided the advantages of convenience, security, and consistent positioning even though one implant was lost and the angulation of implants limited accuracy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, KY 40292, USA.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bowden
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Beam
mesh_terms: D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design