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Pinky Vincent¹, Sandhya M Raghavan¹, Rajesh C¹

¹Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Kottayam, IND.

|October 11, 2024

Summary

Nasal prostheses offer a solution for nose loss due to cancer or deformities. Integrating prostheses with eyewear improves stability, comfort, and aesthetics for patients.

Keywords:

eyewear retention nasal carcinoma nasal prosthesis polymethyl methacrylate rhinectomy

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Materials science in prosthetics

Background:

Nasal prostheses are vital for rehabilitating patients with partial or total nasal loss.
Causes include cancer, trauma, and congenital defects, necessitating functional and aesthetic restoration.

Observation:

A case report details a basal cell carcinoma patient who underwent partial rhinectomy.
The patient was rehabilitated with a custom nasal prosthesis made of polymethyl methacrylate.
The prosthesis was effectively retained using integrated eyewear frames.

Findings:

Integrating nasal prostheses with eyewear significantly enhances stability and wearer comfort.
This method streamlines daily routines, allowing greater patient mobility.
Custom coloring and texturing ensure a natural appearance, improving aesthetic outcomes.

Implications:

Eyewear-retained nasal prostheses improve patient quality of life and psychosocial well-being.
This technique offers a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for nasal reconstruction.
Further research into advanced materials and retention methods can optimize prosthetic rehabilitation.