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Novel Use of Orthosis in a Case of Burn Contracture Microstomia

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Abstract

Aim

To prevent cicatrical scar formation of the oral commissure post commissuroplasty.

Method

Bilateral commisuroplasty followed by tooth borne static orthosis and then after dynamic orthosis for a period of one year.

Conclusion

The use of both static and dynamic orthosis in appropriate sequence resulted in good scar outcome.

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  1. Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

    S. V. Soumya, S. S. Daniel, K. G. Ashish & K. Santosh

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Soumya, S.V., Daniel, S.S., Ashish, K.G. et al. Novel Use of Orthosis in a Case of Burn Contracture Microstomia. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 15, 281–284 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-015-0830-1

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