title: Judson C. Hickey Scientific Writing Award Winner. A method of fabrication of a facial prosthesis that improves retention and durability: a clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report describes a technique for the fabrication of a facial prosthesis with a visible light-curing resin overlaid with a silicone elastomer. Clinical observations have revealed considerable improvement in the duration of retention of the prosthesis with an adhesive and enhanced longevity of the prosthesis as compared with conventional silicone elastomer facial prostheses retained with the same adhesive.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Marion
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Rothenberger
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Minsley
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000269:Adhesives; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000269:Adhesives; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; C060386:Triad resin