Retentive Aids in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics - A Review.

Abstract

Retention has always been a problem in prosthodontics. Prosthodontists have always been struggling with retention in a maxillofacial prosthesis . Increased retention improves comfort as well as the confidence in the patient while wearing a facial prosthesis at work and in social settings. Advances in techniques used for retention of maxillofacial prosthesis and the materials used have been remarkable in the past several years. The journey from using metal bands to using adhesives to placing implants for retaining a maxillofacial prosthesis has been fascinating and satisfying to many, but, the aim of achieving the full potential still remains incomplete. &nbsp