Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2021  |  Volume : 11  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 97--100

Silicone finger prosthesis with customized ring wire loop substructure as a retentive aid


Senbagavalli Sagadevan, R Ravichandran, K Harsha Kumar, Smitha Rajeev 
 Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Senbagavalli Sagadevan
Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
India

Finger prosthesis is an artificial replacement of missing fingers. Defects of fingers or hands due to congenital reasons or trauma may affect the individual physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Major problem that we can anticipate during prosthetic replacement of missing or lost fingers is retention. The anatomy of the residual stump of the defect is the most important factor that will determine the mode of retention. Retention of the prosthesis can be enhanced by the numerous methods. This case report describes a cost-effective and simple approach of rehabilitation of a partially amputated finger using a custom-made ring-wire loop substructure which helped to enhance the fit and retention of the prosthesis along with fulfilling the functional demands of the patient.


How to cite this article:
Sagadevan S, Ravichandran R, Kumar K H, Rajeev S. Silicone finger prosthesis with customized ring wire loop substructure as a retentive aid.J Interdiscip Dentistry 2021;11:97-100


How to cite this URL:
Sagadevan S, Ravichandran R, Kumar K H, Rajeev S. Silicone finger prosthesis with customized ring wire loop substructure as a retentive aid. J Interdiscip Dentistry [serial online] 2021 [cited 2023 May 28 ];11:97-100
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