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Custom-fabricated masks for aeromechanical measures.

C U Kastner, A H Putnam, R L Shelton

    The Cleft Palate Journal
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A novel wax-elimination technique creates custom face masks for speech disorder studies. This method uses dental lab procedures and acrylic resin for precise aeromechanical analysis in individuals with craniofacial defects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Speech Pathology
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Aeromechanical studies are crucial for understanding speech disorders.
    • Custom face masks are needed for accurate data collection in individuals with craniofacial defects.
    • Existing methods for mask fabrication can be complex and time-consuming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel, accessible technique for fabricating custom face masks.
    • To enable precise aeromechanical studies in individuals with speech disorders.
    • To utilize materials and methods familiar to dental laboratories.

    Main Methods:

    • A wax-elimination method adapted from dental laboratory procedures.
    • Utilizing heat-cured acrylic resin for the mask body.
    • Employing a heat-cured resilient liner for the tissue-contacting surface.

    Main Results:

    • Successful fabrication of custom face masks tailored to individual anatomy.
    • The technique is reproducible and utilizes readily available materials.
    • The fabricated masks are suitable for aeromechanical data acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • The described wax-elimination technique offers an effective and efficient method for creating custom face masks for speech disorder research.
    • This approach simplifies mask fabrication, making it more accessible for clinical and research settings.
    • The custom masks facilitate improved aeromechanical assessments in patients with craniofacial anomalies.

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