title: Lip stent for positive pressure in keloid treatment.
abstract: The fabrication of a device to exert pressure on a keloid of the lip is described. In addition to providing uniform and adjustable compression, it is strong enough to resist distortion. It is also lightweight, easy to insert and remove, comfortable to wear, esthetically pleasing, easy to clean and fabricate, and inexpensive. The prosthesis is a two-component device made from clear acrylic resin assembled with a spring and screw. The stent should remain in place 12 hours a day for 6 to 12 months.
authors.affiliation: Occlusion and Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Escuin
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gascon
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000628:therapy*; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011312:Pressure; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins