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Modified Bar Superstructure for an Implant‐Retained Orbital Prosthesis
Author(s) -
Khan Zafrulla,
Bowden Mark,
Beam David
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1994.tb00130.x
Subject(s) - superstructure , bar (unit) , implant , prosthesis , materials science , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , engineering , surgery , structural engineering , geology , oceanography
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.