title: Custom lip shield for chronic actinic cheilitis.
abstract: Chronic actinic cheilitis is a premalignant lesion related to excessive exposure to the sun. Those with fair complexions and blond hair, and those who work outside are susceptible to this disease. This article describes the fabrication of a custom lip shield to protect the lower lip from the sun in highly susceptible individuals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of California, School of Dentistry, San Francisco.
authors.forename: Y L
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D011482:Protective Devices; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; C020964:MDX 4-4210; D012826:Silicone Elastomers