PMC4762288_01
Armamentarium
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F1
Width of old metal tube
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F2
As custom impression was not done the width and length measurement of the old tube was taken as the guide and noted [Figures 2 and 3].
Length of old metal tube
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F3
As custom impression was not done the width and length measurement of the old tube was taken as the guide and noted [Figures 2 and 3].
Polyethylene urethane sheet flamed
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F4
As the sheet is thermoplastic, it is easily flamed over the burner, rolled and fused, which forms the body or shaft [Figures 4 and 5].
Rolled and fused
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F5
As the sheet is thermoplastic, it is easily flamed over the burner, rolled and fused, which forms the body or shaft [Figures 4 and 5].
Anterior flange
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F6
Anterior retention was achieved by a 2 mm flange [Figure 6].
Posterior lip
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F7
Final prosthesis
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F8
Insertion of the prosthesis
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F9
Preoperative photograph-patient with old prosthesis
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F10
Postoperative photograph - patient with new prosthesis
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F11
Review photograph after 6 months
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F12