Rehablitation of a finger amputee with acrylic prosthesis-a case report

ABSTRACT

Injuries to the fingers are common in accidents at home, work, or play. Fingers as organs of manipulation have an important role in function and aesthetics. Moreover, for the majority of patients, the loss of the finger can lead to psychological problems. Peretz defines loss as "a state of being deprived of or being without something one has had and valued". The problem of replacing external parts of the body missing from surgery or trauma often falls to the maxillofacial prosthodontist. Maxillofacial prostheses replace lost body parts using artificial substitutes like acrylic or silicones. These prostheses support the patients psychologically and enhance their social acceptance. A case report is being presented where a custom made finger prosthesis; comfortable in use and esthetically acceptable to the patient was fabricated; using acrylic material. The prosthesis was retained by using a ring