Archana Nagpal

Abstract

One of the most important factors that determines the success of a maxillofacial prosthesis is retention. The struggle to achieve adequate retention has reduced as retentive measures have evolved over a period of time. Increased retention provides comfort and confidence to the patient to go out in social settings. 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. Keywords: Retention, Maxillofacial prosthesis, Adhesives, Magnets, Implants.

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Abstract

Denture marking is now a universally undertaken means for identifying dentures and persons in geriatric institutions, during war, crimes, and civil unrest, natural and mass catastrophe, autopsy and medico-legal enquiry. This paper reviews the varied methods of denture labelling and its significance. Keywords: Denture identification, Forensic odontology, Methods.

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