title: Polyvinylsiloxane dental bite registration material used to splint a composite graft of the nasal rim.
abstract: We describe the construction of a nostril splint made from heavy body silicone-based dental impression material. This bio-compatible material supported a large chondrocutaneous auricular graft during early healing. The splint immobilized and maintained the shape of the alar rim and was further used nightly during the expected period of wound contraction.
authors.affiliation: Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Das Gupta
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bounds
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D012833:Siloxanes; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane