title: Spark erosion implant prosthetics in the management of an acquired maxillofacial defect.
abstract: The concept and use of spark erosion (EDM) prosthetics in implant prosthodontics has been described and demonstrated in its application to a patient suffering maxillofacial trauma. The advantages and disadvantages of this technology have been discussed for the edification of the restorative and surgical provider.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Bloem
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Baxter
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vivas
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004572:Electrolysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008669:Metallurgy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000534:rehabilitation*