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Fabrication of a functional finger prosthesis with simple attachment
Bikash Pattanaik1, Seema Pattanaik2
1Department of Prosthodontics, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamnner, Maharastra India ; Flat No 102, Vaishnavi Apt, Mahatma Nagar, Nashik, 422007 Maharastra India.
Abstract:
Finger prosthesis is more acceptable by the patient when it allows some of the movement in the prosthesis along with the restoration of a natural appearance to the lost structures of the patient. This article describes a custom-fabricated, custom-colored prostheses made from silicone elastomers with a simple attachment to make the prosthesis functional to imitate some of the movement.

