title: Implant-retained finger prosthesis with modified retention system.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Amputations affect both the physical and the psychological aspects of an individual, causing significant impact on self-esteem. The main causes of finger amputations are work-related accidents with dangerous machinery, road traffic accidents, and animal bites, as well as systemic diseases such as diabetes. This report aims to describe a simple technique for fabrication of implant-retained finger prosthesis with a modified base of the retention system.
  
  
  METHODS
  The O-Ring retention system was used with a modified hexagon-shaped base and a metallic capsule adapted to the acrylic resin to attach the prosthesis to the implant.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prosthesis was made with silicone, and after osseointegration, it was installed without complications, leading to a patient satisfied with the end result and encouraged to return to social life.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Restoring self-esteem in the patient and static and functional rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Oral Oncology Center and Department of Dentistry Materials and Prosthesis, School of Dentistry of Araçatuba, UNESP, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. goiato@foa.unesp.br
authors.forename: Marcelo Coelho
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Goiato
authors.forename: Daniela Micheline
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: dos Santos
authors.forename: Andressa Paschoal
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Amoroso
authors.forename: Humberto
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gennari Filho
authors.forename: Stefan Fiuza de Carvalho
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Dekon
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000674:Amputees / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012649:Self Concept; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012828:Silicones