Peggy J. Wesley

Technique for fabricating a mirror-image prosthetic ear

A simple technique for producing a mirror image of a cast for sculpting an auricular prosthesis is described. A transparency copy of the cast assist the operator in sculpting the contours of the facial prosthesis.

Technique for magnetic placement and orientation of a facial prosthesis

A simple technique is described for placing and orienting a facial prosthesis with a magnetic holder. This technique involves samarium-cobalt magnets embedded in a silicone prosthesis and counter magnets placed in a holding device.

A hybrid-mold technique for fabricating facial prostheses

A hybrid-mold technique is described for fabricating facial prostheses with delicate contours and/or undercuts that require additional support. This quick and simple technique combines several common laboratory materials and protects select areas of the stone mold during prosthesis fabrication. This technique also extends the molds years of service and the number of prostheses that can be fabricated from the mold.

Technique for magnet replacement in silicone facial prostheses

Magnets are often used in silicone facial prostheses for retention. However, these magnets may need to be replaced or repositioned as a result of loss, wear, or poor initial placement. Replacement can be easily accomplished by use of a nylon mesh material and a simple laboratory technique.

Use of nonconductive tubing for nasal stent fabrication

A new and effective technique for making and delivering a nasal stent that can be used for surgical, interim, and definitive stents is presented. The materials used are easily obtainable and inexpensive.

Surgical preparation of nasal defects to enhance the implant-retained facial prostheses: A case report.

Skin cancers requiring nasal resection may be surgically reconstructed and/or prosthetically reconstructed. Singular surgical reconstruction may be ideal for smaller defects in which the nasal bone and cartilaginous portions of the nose are maintained, but surgical reconstruction falls short of providing acceptable aesthetic results for more extensive nasal defects. Prosthetic rehabilitation, or a combination of surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation, is more appropriate for larger defects, but prosthesis retention can be challenging when adhesives are required on adjacent mobile and secreting skin.

Technique for controlling the thickness of a facial prosthesis when an acrylic resin core is used

A technique for evaluating the acrylic resin core before processing a silicone facial prosthesis is described. The technique involves the use of either irreversible hydrocolloid impression material or silicone to identify thin areas in the pattern. This simple yet effective procedure ensures adequate thickness and strength of the silicone prosthesis, which in turn decreases the amount of chair and laboratory time needed at the delivery appointment.