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Silicone thermoplastic sheeting for treatment of facial scars: an improved technique
B A Bradford1, L G Breault, T Schneid
1Main Dental Clinic, Schofield Barracks, US Army Dental Activity, Hawaii, USA.
Abstract:
Silicone thermoplastic sheeting has been used successfully in the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars resulting from thermal burn injuries. A technique is described that incorporates silicone thermoplastic sheeting for fabrication of a compression face mask. This technique combines the moldability of thermoplastic splinting materials with the therapeutic surface of silicone, yielding the advantages of both in a one-step process.