Improved edge strength in a facial prosthesis by incorporation of tulle: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes the use of tulle for increasing the tear resistance of a facial prosthesis. By incorporating tulle, a prosthesis' margins may be more stable, more resistant to tearing, and less likely to deform while adhesive, cosmetics, and cleaning agents are applied and removed.
Karayazgan
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Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Turkey.
Gunay
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Y
Evlioglu
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G
D000328:Adult; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D020273:Orbital Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012828:Silicones; D013526:Surgical Mesh
D012828:Silicones