%0 Journal Article
%T Residual facial disfigurement after the ablative surgery of a lachrymal gland carcinoma: A clinical report of the prosthetic rehabilitation
%A Ciocca Leonardo
%A Scotti R
%J Indian Journal of Cancer
%D 2004
%I Medknow Publications
%X Facial disfigurement after ablative surgery of a massive adeno-carcinoma of the lachrymal gland is described. A rehabilitation with a maxillofacial prosthesis was proposed to restore the aesthetic appearance of the patient without inserting craniofacial implants. Retention of a maxillofacial prosthesis, that is not anchored to implants, depends on the use of adhesives or on mechanical devices like glasses. This clinic report describes a residual anatomic defect which allowed for the double choice of wearing the facial prosthesis both with or without glasses. A retentive backside of the prosthesis was developed to engage the facial defect undercuts, which enhanced retention when the patient used the skin glue without glasses. A unique foam silicone was utilized to reduce the weight of the prosthesis and to permit its retention only by skin adhesive.
%K Adeno-carcinoma
%K Lachrymal gland
%K Facial Prosthesis
%U http://www.indianjcancer.com/article.asp?issn=0019-509X;year=2004;volume=41;issue=2;spage=85;epage=88;aulast=Ciocca