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Rehabilitation of a patient with partial finger amputation with silicone prosthesis: Case report

Silikon Esaslı Self Retantif Parmak Protezi: Olgu Sunumu

Nermin Demirkol(GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-2415-5977
İrem Karagözoğlu(GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-3363-7916
Mehmet Vakıf Keskinbıçkı(MMT Amerikan Hastanesi)0000-0002-3891-7944
Özge Parlar Öz(GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-8927-3448
Ayşe Nur Tütüncü Yurtgezen(GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-9719-673X
Sümeyye Yılmaz(GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-9030-5179
Seçil Karakoca Nemli(GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8836-0673
Pages
69–76
Publication Date
2025-04-30
DOI
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Although the effect was limited in terms of function, satisfactory results were obtained in terms of aesthetic appearance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: The aim of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation of a patient with partial finger amputation using a self-retaining silicone prosthesis by the vacuum method.
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Key Findings & Data:Case Report: A 42-year-old female patient with a partial deficiency of one finger presented with the need for prosthesis.
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Conclusion & Impact:Although the effect was limited in terms of function, satisfactory results were obtained in terms of aesthetic appearance.
🔬Design:Olgu Sunumu
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:amputasyon · maksillofasiyal protez · Silikon

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation of a patient with partial finger amputation using a self-retaining silicone prosthesis by the vacuum method. Case Report: A 42-year-old female patient with a partial deficiency of one finger presented with the need for prosthesis. After the anamnesis, she stated that she wanted a prosthesis because she was visually uncomfortable and had problems in her social life. After the necessary planning and preparation phase, measurements were taken by conventional methods and a silicone prosthesis was prepared. It was adapted to the patient's missing finger. Conclusion: This case report evaluating feedback with a silicone finger prosthesis found that it improved the patient's quality of life and psychosocial adjustment. Although the effect was limited in terms of function, satisfactory results were obtained in terms of aesthetic appearance.

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Amaç: Bu vaka raporunun amacı tek parmağında kısmi eksiklik bulunan hastanın, vakum yöntemiyle kendinden retansiyonlu bir silikon protez ile rehabilitasyonunu anlatmaktır. Olgu sunumu: Tek parmağında kısmi eksiklik bulunan 42 yaşında bayan hasta protez gereksinimi ile başvurdu. Alınan anamnez sonrası özellikle görsel olarak rahatsız olduğunu sosyal hayatında sıkıntı çektiği için protez istediğini belirtti. Gerekli planlama ve hazırlık aşamasından sonra konvansiyonel yöntemlerle ölçü alındı ve silikon protez hazırlandı. Hastanın eksik parmağına adapte edildi. Sonuç: Silikon parmak protezi ile geri bildirimin değerlendirildiği bu olgu sunumunda, hastanın yaşam kalitesi ve psikososyal uyumunu iyileştirdiği gözlemlenmiştir. Fonksiyon açısından kısıtlı etkisi olsa da estetik görünüm açısından tatmin edici sonuçlar elde edilmiştir.

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Demirkol, N., Karagözoğlu, İ., Keskinbıçkı, M. V., Öz, Ö. P., Yurtgezen, A. N. T., Yılmaz, S., Nemli, S. K. (2025). Rehabilitation of a patient with partial finger amputation with silicone prosthesis: Case report. Aydın Dental Journal, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1, 69–76. https://ajindex.com/articles/1458399

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