Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

K, Rajeev Kumar Reddy; Bandela, Vinod; Bharathi, M.; S, Giridhar Reddy

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/8800.4658

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“…Due to financial constraints, the patient opted for heat-cured acrylic resin material. Reddy et al successfully used an acrylic finger prosthesis for a partially missing right-hand index finger [10].…”

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Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

Colvenkar¹,

Kota²,

Chalapathi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Partial-finger amputations not only affect the function of the hand but also the psychology of patients. Amputation can be caused by traumatic injuries, congenital defects, or malformations. Patients will benefit esthetically as well as functionally when a finger prosthesis is uniquely sculpted for each patient. This article describes the fabrication of a custom-made finger prosthesis with heat-cured acrylic material which not only matched the patient's hand esthetically but was also easy to use. Finger prosthesis offered both esthetic as well as functional rehabilitation to the patient.

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Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

Colvenkar¹,

Kota²,

Chalapathi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…[4] Acrylic resin is hard and does not provide any mobility, thus giving a more artificial appearance. [7] Silicone is more flexible and compatible with intrinsic and extrinsic staining, thus giving a more life-like appearance. [8] Thus, silicone was used in this case.…”

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Recreating first digit with silicone prosthesis

Gaikwad

Ram

Nadgere

et al. 2019

Natl J Maxillofac Surg

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The hand is an integral part of our body. Any deviation in hand anatomy not only affects the day-to-day function but it even results in unesthetic appearance. Rehabilitation of these deformities is done either by microsurgery or with the help of silicone prosthesis. Nonsurgical treatment was carried out, where rehabilitation of the first digit was done with customized silicone prosthesis. Replacement of these deformities with silicone prosthesis is usually done by prosthetist. However, we being an oral and maxillofacial prosthodontist, replacement of these missing complete or partial fingers, thumb, ear, and nose is also done by prosthodontist. Rehabilitation of these deformities with silicone prosthesis can offer psychological, functional, and esthetic advantages. Recent advances in materials and skill of an individual made it possible to fabricate esthetically pleasing prosthesis. Mini implants are widely used for retaining silicone prosthesis; however, they are expensive and need surgical intervention. Vacuum-retained silicone-retained silicone prosthesis is a good and minimal invasive option for these patients. This clinical report describes a straightforward technique for fabricating silicone thumb prosthesis for a patient with amputated thumb.

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“…Silicone finger prosthesis has been used for aesthetics, 6 and acrylic finger prosthesis is used for hand function. 7 Practically, finger prosthesis with a specific shape optimized to perform a specific movement is attractive to patients with finger amputation because it can be easily and inexpensively produced by 3D scanners and printers.…”

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Three-dimensional printed prosthesis demonstrates functional improvement in a patient with an amputated thumb

Lee

Kim

et al. 2018

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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The Jebsen-Taylor hand function test and Box and Block Test scores improved after application of the prosthesis. Most Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology results were "very satisfied," and most Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey results were "very easy." Preparing the prosthesis made by three-dimensional scanner and three-dimensional printer was faster and cheaper than preparing a conventional prosthesis. Clinical relevance Using three-dimensional scanning and printing technique, we can easily produce specifically shaped finger prostheses for specific movements in amputated patients with low cost.

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Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

Cited by 5 publications

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Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

Acrylic Finger Prosthesis: A Case Report

Recreating first digit with silicone prosthesis

Three-dimensional printed prosthesis demonstrates functional improvement in a patient with an amputated thumb

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