title: Rehabilitation of digital defect with silicone finger prosthesis: a case report.
abstract: Patients with acquired defects often had severe trauma which leads to psychological instability, functional loss and poor aesthetics. Digital defects threaten the integrity of one's self esteem and also leads to a reduced and compromised function. A well fitted and colour matched finger prosthesis can make a patient feel a capable person and not a handicap. This article describes a technique for fabrication of custom made finger prosthesis with a silicone elastomer. The customization of the prosthesis leads to a better fit and retention. An excellent shade matching is achieved by the use of intrinsic colours. The other advantages of using silicone as a material of choice for prosthesis fabrication are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, D.J. College of Dental Sciences and Research , Modinagar, India .
authors.forename: Deepesh
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saxena
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King Georges Medical University , Lucknow, India .
authors.forename: Sunit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jurel
authors.affiliation: Professor & Head, Department of Prosthodontics, D.J.College of Dental Sciences and Research , Modinagar, India .
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research , Ghaziabad, India .
authors.forename: Manu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dhillon
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SBB Dental College , Ghaziabad, India .
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tomar
keywords: Colour matching; Finger; Prosthesis; Silicone elastomer