PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF AN AMPUTATED FINGER

Dr.Chippalapally Arun Kumar; Dr.G.Naveen Kumar; Dr.Kancharidasu Vamshikiran; Dr.Brahmandabheri Nithisha; Dr.Nallamilli Mamata

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF AN AMPUTATED FINGER

Dr. Chippalapally Arun Kumar, Dr. G. Naveen Kumar, Dr. Kancharidasu Vamshikiran, Dr. Brahmandabheri Nithisha, Dr. Nallamilli Mamata

Abstract :

Maxillofacial prosthodontics is an art and science which provides life like orofacial structure appearance to the missing structures of an individual. Loss of finger results in devastating physical, psychosocial and economic distress to an individual. It is an expression associated with grief, depression, anxiety, loss of self–esteem and social isolation. The field of prosthodontic practice is not restricted to orofacial alone, it also pervades into restoring missing body structures. Digit prosthesis is an example of extra facial prostheses which can be designed and faicated by maxillofacial prosthodontist. This article will provide sequential insight in role of a prosthodontist in faication of digit prosthesis.