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Otorinolaringologia 2018 September;68(3):108-10
DOI: 10.23736/S0392-6621.18.02161-6
Copyright © 2018 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA
language: English
Construction of silicone nasal prosthesis with acrylic baseplate
Nor A. MUTTLIB 1 ✉, Fadzlina AK 2
1 Unit of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia; 2 Department of Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, UKM Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Obtaining good retention for nasal prosthesis can be challenging due to the location of the nose and the tissue displacement during movement. This article proposes a technique where acrylic baseplate is incorporated on the fitting surface of the prosthesis to improve stability and retention.
KEY WORDS: Prosthodontics - Maxillofacial prosthesis - Nose