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¹Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Orocucutaneous fistulas cause significant discomfort and affect social confidence. Silicone maxillofacial prostheses offer a customizable, aesthetic, and non-surgical solution for camouflaging facial defects.

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Area of Science:

Maxillofacial prosthodontics
Biomaterials science

Background:

Orocucutaneous fistulas present challenges in facial aesthetics, oral function, and psychological well-being.
Surgical revision is often complex and may not fully restore function or appearance.

Observation:

Non-surgical management using prosthetic camouflage is a viable alternative.
Silicone elastomers allow for tailored customization of facial prostheses.

Findings:

Silicone maxillofacial materials provide clinicians with enhanced options for creating patient-specific prostheses.
Integration with bio-magnets ensures secure retention of the facial prosthesis.

Implications:

This approach offers a simple, aesthetically pleasing solution for patients with orocutaneous fistulas.
Improved facial appearance and function can enhance patients' social confidence and quality of life.