title: Intraoral-extraoral combination prosthesis: improving retention using interconnecting magnets.
abstract: Osseointegrated implants have been well documented for retaining an obturator prosthesis as well as a facial prosthesis. However, when the defect extends to both the facial area and the maxilla, it is difficult to rehabilitate those defects to the satisfaction of the patient, especially in cases where implants cannot be placed on both sites. This case report describes the use of magnets to connect two prostheses, thereby increasing retention and patient comfort.
authors.forename: Marloes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Engelen
authors.forename: Celeste C M
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: van Heumen
authors.forename: Matthias A W
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Merkx
authors.forename: Gert J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Meijer
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D059346:Magnets; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D060489:Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*