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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 1, 1989
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A novel night guard made of soft mouth-guard material prevents entanglement of prosthetic ear retention bars with hair or linens during sleep. This simple solution enhances comfort and safety for patients undergoing osseointegrated prosthetic ear rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Prosthodontics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Osseointegrated implants are used for prosthetic ear rehabilitation, utilizing retention bars attached to abutments.
  • Prosthetic ears are not worn during sleep, leaving retention bar ends exposed.
  • Exposed retention bar ends pose a risk of entanglement with bedding and hair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a protective device for osseointegrated prosthetic ear retention bars during sleep.
  • To prevent entanglement issues associated with exposed retention bar ends.

Main Methods:

  • A night guard was fabricated using soft mouth-guard material.
  • The night guard is designed to fit over the retentive bar of the prosthetic ear.
  • The device is worn by the patient only during sleep.

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Main Results:

  • The soft night guard effectively covers the exposed ends of the retention bar.
  • This prevents the retention bar from becoming entangled with hair or bed linens.
  • The solution offers a simple and non-invasive method to mitigate a common patient problem.

Conclusions:

  • A soft mouth-guard-like night guard is a practical and effective solution for preventing entanglement issues with osseointegrated prosthetic ear retention bars.
  • This intervention improves patient comfort and safety during sleep in prosthetic ear rehabilitation.