Magnets in prosthetic dentistry

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.