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Flasking technique for large facial prostheses.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|July 1, 1979
Summary
A new method using a giant press and plastic pipe flask allows for the creation of large facial prostheses with precise, distortion-free margins. This technique also facilitates easy storage for future prosthesis remakes.
Area of Science:
- Maxillofacial prosthodontics
- Dental materials science
Background:
- Fabricating large facial prostheses presents challenges in achieving accurate adaptation and preventing distortion.
- Traditional flasking methods may compromise the integrity of thin prosthesis margins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an improved technique for flasking and processing large facial prostheses.
- To evaluate the efficacy of a giant press and plastic pipe flask system for achieving well-adapted, distortion-free margins.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a giant press in conjunction with a novel plastic pipe flask.
- Processing large facial prostheses to ensure thin, well-adapted margins.
Main Results:
- The technique successfully produced large facial prostheses with thin, well-adapted margins.
- No distortion was observed during the flasking and processing stages.
- The plastic flask allows for convenient storage for potential future remakes.
Conclusions:
- The giant press and plastic pipe flask method offers a viable solution for fabricating large facial prostheses.
- This technique enhances the quality of prosthesis margins and provides long-term storage benefits.