ABSTRACT

Smaller the size of the magnet,it has a strong attractive force and easy placement is possible.

Retention, flexibility, and protection are the essential qualities that a prosthesis should

have.When compared to the resting membrane potential of cell membranes, the magnetic

potential provided by intraoral magnets in the surrounding blood vessels are extremely

low(2*10-5V) (60-100V). A maxillofacial Prosthodontist should face the difficulties

associated with fabricating a prosthesis that satisfies the functional and aesthetic criteria of the

patient so that he can have a normal social life and avoid the psychological trauma that the facial

disfigurement will cause. The magnets are 0.5 mm deep embedded in the respective contacting

surfaces. Due to the small size of Sm-Co magnets, the obturator can be hollowed out to save

weight. The use of a hollow obturator is always impossible due to the size of ferrite or alnico

magnets. A new generation of powerful magnetic attachments, dubbed MAGFIT, has been

produced in Japan. The lack of encapsulation material protection is the most critical factor for

determining longevity of dental magnetic attachments ; once breached, the internal magnet

quickly corrodes. Magnet encapsulations are now more effectively sealed thanks to

advancements in sealing techniques (particularly laser welding). Intraoral magnets have formed

the aesthetic and retention of complete and removable partial dentures since the introduction of

rare earth magnet alloys.

Key words:magnets,maxillofacial prosthesis,retention