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Digital workflow for manufacturing polyurethane-lined nasal prostheses: A dental technique.
Xiaonan Yu1, Huan Liu2, Zhihong Feng3
1Researcher, State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Digital Dentistry Center, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China.
Polyurethane liners enhance nasal prostheses durability and appearance. This digital fabrication technique improves tear resistance and marginal fit for better prosthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Silicone nasal prostheses often face challenges with durability and esthetics.
- Achieving precise marginal adaptation in traditional fabrication can be difficult.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel technique using polyurethane liners for digital fabrication of nasal prostheses.
- To evaluate the impact of polyurethane integration on prosthesis durability and esthetics.
Main Methods:
- Application of polyurethane liners in the digital fabrication workflow.
- Utilizing digital design and manufacturing for nasal prosthesis creation.
- Assessing tear resistance and marginal adaptation of the prostheses.
Main Results:
- Polyurethane liners significantly enhance tear resistance compared to traditional silicone.
- Improved marginal adaptation leads to better esthetic outcomes.
- The digital workflow integration simplifies the manufacturing process.
Conclusions:
- Polyurethane liners offer a viable method to improve nasal prosthesis quality.
- This technique enhances both functional durability and esthetic appearance.
- Digital fabrication with polyurethane represents an advancement in prosthetic dentistry.
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