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Fabrication of a Toe Prosthesis with Paintable and Interchangeable Nail: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Colebeck Amanda,
Canallatos Paul,
McLean Terrence,
Catanese Laura,
Pawenski Edward,
Burke Mark,
Sullivan Maureen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/jopr.13184
Subject(s) - nail (fastener) , fabrication , prosthesis , medicine , amputation , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery , engineering , mechanical engineering , alternative medicine , pathology
This report describes the treatment of a 44‐year‐old woman with history of left great toe amputation due to surgical complications from metatarsophalangeal joint fusion procedure. The fabrication of a prosthetic great toe with interchangeable nail that is paintable is described in detail. This prosthetic demonstrates that the clinical and laboratory techniques used in fabrication of traditional maxillofacial prosthetics can be adapted for the fabrication of somatic prosthetics to enhance quality of life.