Open AccessFabrication of a Functional Finger Prosthesis With Simple Attachment
Author(s) -
Bikash Pattanaik,
Seema Pattanaik
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-012-0228-4
Subject(s) - prosthesis , silicone , simple (philosophy) , silicone elastomers , computer science , elastomer , materials science , artificial intelligence , composite material , philosophy , epistemology
Finger prosthesis is more acceptable by the patient when it allows some of the movement in the prosthesis along with the restoration of a natural appearance to the lost structures of the patient. This article describes a custom-fabricated, custom-colored prostheses made from silicone elastomers with a simple attachment to make the prosthesis functional to imitate some of the movement.