Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Accessory retention for a facial prosthesis.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

|May 1, 1979

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Newly designed eyeglass frames offer a novel method for retaining nasal prostheses. This approach can significantly improve patient rehabilitation outcomes for maxillofacial prosthodontists.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Light microscopic and scanning electron microscopic retrieval analyses of implanted biomaterials retrieved from humans and experimental animals.

The Journal of oral implantology·2001

Same author

Effects of triclosan on the cytotoxicity and fungal growth on a soft denture liner.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2001

Same author

The biologic tissue responses to uncoated and coated implanted biomaterials.

Advances in dental research·2001

Same author

Physical-property comparison of a chairside- or laboratory-polymerized permanent soft-liner during 1 year.

Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists·2000

Same author

Dental considerations in upper airway sleep disorders: A review of the literature.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·1999

Same author

Retrieval analyses of implanted biomaterials: light microscopic and scanning electron microscopic analyses of implants retrieved from humans.

The Journal of oral implantology·1999

Area of Science:

Maxillofacial prosthodontics
Biomedical engineering
Ophthalmology

Background:

Nasal prostheses are crucial for patients with nasal defects.
Retention of nasal prostheses can be challenging.
Existing retention methods may have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a new method for nasal prosthesis retention.
To investigate the use of specially designed eyeglass frames for this purpose.

Main Methods:

Design of novel eyeglass frames integrated with nasal prosthesis retention features.
Clinical evaluation of the proposed retention system in patients requiring nasal prostheses.

Main Results:

The newly designed eyeglass frames provide a viable means of retaining nasal prostheses.

Related Experiment Videos

This method demonstrated potential for enhancing patient rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

Eyeglass-retained nasal prostheses represent a promising advancement in maxillofacial prosthodontics.
This technique offers a potentially improved solution for nasal prosthesis retention and patient outcomes.