title: Magnet-retained auricular prosthesis with an implant-supported composite bar: a clinical report.
abstract: The use of craniofacial implants to assist in retaining auricular prostheses often requires complex laboratory procedures, involving production of an accurate casting, fitting of a precious alloy bar, and the use of clips. A simplified method for the retention of an auricular prosthesis with a composite bar and magnets is described in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Robin W C
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Adam S C
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Siu
authors.forename: Frederick C S
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Tak W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Chow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D004431:Ear, External; D006047:Gold Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D013499:Surface Properties; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D006047:Gold Alloys