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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
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Nasal prosthesis rehabilitation: a case report.
1Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh India.
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
|December 4, 2012
Summary
This case report details a non-surgical nasal prosthesis using polymethyl methacrylate resin for a patient with squamous cell carcinoma. The spectacle-retained device effectively restored facial aesthetics without implants.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Facial defects from cancer, congenital issues, or trauma can be addressed with prosthetics.
- Nasal prostheses offer an effective alternative to surgery for restoring mid-facial defects due to the nose's limited mobility.
Observation:
- A patient underwent partial rhinectomy due to squamous cell carcinoma of the nose.
- A nasal prosthesis fabricated from polymethyl methacrylate resin was utilized for rehabilitation.
Findings:
- The prosthesis successfully restored the patient's esthetic appearance.
- A mechanical retention design using spectacle frames was employed, avoiding craniofacial implants.
Implications:
- Non-surgical rehabilitation with custom prostheses is a viable option for nasal defects.
- Polymethyl methacrylate offers a suitable material for life-like nasal prostheses.
- Spectacle-retained designs provide an effective and less invasive retention method.
