Silicone thermoplastic sheeting for treatment of facial scars: an improved technique.
Silicone thermoplastic sheeting has been used successfully in the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars resulting from thermal burn injuries. A technique is described that incorporates silicone thermoplastic sheeting for fabrication of a compression face mask. This technique combines the moldability of thermoplastic splinting materials with the therapeutic surface of silicone, yielding the advantages of both in a one-step process.
Bradford
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Main Dental Clinic, Schofield Barracks, US Army Dental Activity, Hawaii, USA.
Breault
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Schneid
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Englemeier
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D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009757:Nylons; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015607:Stents
D009757:Nylons; D012828:Silicones; C013682:siliconized nylon