A fiber-reinforced composite prosthesis restoring a lateral midfacial defect: a clinical report.
This clinical report describes the use of a glass fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) substructure to reinforce the silicone elastomer of a large facial prosthesis. The FRC substructure was shaped into a framework and embedded into the silicone elastomer to form a reinforced facial prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to overcome the disadvantages associated with traditionally fabricated prostheses; namely, delamination of the silicone of the acrylic base, poor marginal adaptation over time, and poor simulation of facial expressions.
Kurunmäki
Hemmo
H
Vaasa Central Hospital, Vaasa, Finland.
Kantola
Rosita
R
Hatamleh
Muhanad M
MM
Watts
David C
DC
Vallittu
Pekka K
PK
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003188:Composite Resins; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D005260:Female; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation; D008875:Middle Aged; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020273:Orbital Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D003188:Composite Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; C496140:everStick; C009753:fiberglass