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A Hollow Silicone Finger Prosthesis with Modified Metal-Mesh Conformer

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

Abstract

Loss of an organ such as a finger not only imposes a functional impairment, but also leads to unaesthetic appearance and a deep psychological stigma to the patient. Hence replacement of such missing finger with the help of an artificial finger prosthesis has been very successful. The success of the prosthesis depends on the precision in meticulous planning and designing of prosthesis, technique of fabrication and the materials used. This article describes fabrication of a finger prosthesis by a modified technique, by making a metal conformer with a wire mesh. This design offers maximum retention and excellent aesthetics, thereby imparting a lifelike appearance to the hand with missing finger.

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  1. Department of Prosthodontics, ITS Dental College and Hospital, Greater Noida, India

    Kanupriya Saxena & Anil Sharma

  2. Department of Prosthodontics, Taibah University, Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia

    Mohd Abid Zahir Hussain

  3. Department of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

    Ram U. Thombare

  4. Department of Prosthodontics, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi, India

    Saranjit Singh Bhasin

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Saxena, K., Sharma, A., Hussain, M.A.Z. et al. A Hollow Silicone Finger Prosthesis with Modified Metal-Mesh Conformer. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 14, 301–304 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0204-z

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