Magnets in prosthetic dentistry

Citation
Ma. Riley et al., Magnets in prosthetic dentistry, J PROS DENT, 86(2), 2001, pp. 137-142
Citations number
68
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
ISSN journal
0022-3913 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
137 - 142
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3913(200108)86:2<137:MIPD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Magnetic retention is a popular method of attaching removable prostheses to either retained roots or osseointegrated implants. This review chronicles the development of magnets in dentistry and summarizes future research in t heir use. The literature was researched by using the Science Citation Index and Compendex Web from 1981 to 2000. Articles published before 1981 were h and researched from citations in other publications. Articles that discusse d the use of magnets in relation to prosthetic dentistry were selected.