An esthetic modification of a nasal conformer

Facial contractures caused by burns can collapse the nasal aperture and lead to airway obstruction. Management in such situations requires surgical and prosthetic intervention. Prosthetically, although a nasal conformer is the treatment of choice, even a well-fabricated nasal conformer may be esthet...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2018-12, Vol.120 (6), p.960-963
Main Authors: Aswal, Gunjan S., Mohanram, Shashi K., Nair, Chandrasekharan K., Gurumurthy, Vishwanath, Rawat, Renu
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Facial contractures caused by burns can collapse the nasal aperture and lead to airway obstruction. Management in such situations requires surgical and prosthetic intervention. Prosthetically, although a nasal conformer is the treatment of choice, even a well-fabricated nasal conformer may be esthetically unappealing and require an aid for enhanced retention. Expensive implant-aided conformers are not always a viable option. This article introduces a technique for fabricating a nasal conformer that is both esthetically appealing and cost-effective. The technique is illustrated by the treatment of a 12-year-old girl who presented with a history of burn injuries leading to nasal contracture that was effectively managed with this concept.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.01.022