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A one-appointment mouthstick appliance

J D Duncan1, A D Puckett

  • 1School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi, Jackson.

Journal of Prosthodontics : Official Journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Quadriplegics can now get affordable, durable mouthstick devices quickly. This new fabrication technique reduces cost and appointment time for assistive mouthstick appliances, improving self-sufficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Quadriplegics utilize mouthstick appliances to enhance daily living independence.
  • Current fabrication methods for mouthstick devices are costly, time-consuming, and require specialized expertise.
  • There is a need for accessible and efficient methods to produce quality mouthstick appliances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an innovative technique for fabricating mouthstick appliances.
  • To provide an inexpensive and durable mouthstick solution for quadriplegic individuals.
  • To reduce the time and resources required for mouthstick appliance production.

Main Methods:

  • A novel, streamlined fabrication technique for mouthstick appliances was developed.
  • The technique focuses on cost-effectiveness and durability.
  • The process is designed for completion within a single appointment.

Main Results:

  • The described technique yields an inexpensive mouthstick appliance.
  • The fabricated appliances are durable for daily use.
  • The entire fabrication process can be completed in one appointment.

Conclusions:

  • A new, accessible method for creating durable mouthstick appliances for quadriplegics has been established.
  • This technique significantly lowers the cost and time associated with obtaining essential assistive devices.
  • The described approach promotes greater self-sufficiency for individuals with quadriplegia.

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