Concealment of Amputation: Silicone Finger Prosthesis
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Concealment of Amputation: Silicone Finger Prosthesis
Hand deformities affects function and esthetics. Moreover, for the majority of patients, the loss of a finger can lead to psychological problems. This report describes the fabrication of a silicone finger prosthesis for a patient after an accident. The finger prosthesis was retained by a vacuum effect on the stump. The room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone material was used to provide fun...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Experimental Dental Science
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2278-1692,2278-1706
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10029-1143