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Suresh Kumar1, G Rajtilak, V Rajasekar
1Department of Prosthodontics, R.V.S. Dental College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|August 20, 2013
Summary
Facial defects can be restored with silicone nasal prostheses. This report details a mechanically retained nasal prosthesis using spectacles, improving patient comfort and confidence after cancer surgery.
Area of Science:
- Reconstructive surgery
- Biomaterials science
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Acquired facial defects pose significant functional, cosmetic, and psychological challenges.
- Facial prostheses offer a solution for restoring appearance and function.
- Various materials and retention methods exist for facial prostheses.
Observation:
- This clinical report focuses on a patient with a partial rhinectomy due to basal cell carcinoma.
- A silicone nasal prosthesis was fabricated for the patient.
- The prosthesis utilized mechanical retention via a spectacle frame.
Findings:
- The silicone nasal prosthesis successfully restored the patient's aesthetic appearance.
- Mechanical retention with a spectacle frame eliminated the need for adhesives.
- This approach enhanced patient comfort and confidence in daily activities.
Implications:
- Mechanically retained silicone nasal prostheses offer a viable alternative to adhesive-based options.
- This method can improve the quality of life for patients with nasal defects.
- Further research into mechanical retention systems for facial prostheses is warranted.
