title: An appliance to prevent and treat microstomia from burns.
abstract: The development and use of a dynamic splint, Microstomia Prevention Appliance, is described. It is effective in preventing microstomia as a consequence of burns and is capable of enlarging a contracted mouth if used before maturation of the scar.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008865:Microstomia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013165:Splints / Q000295:instrumentation*