Title of article
Magnet‑retained Prophylactic Appliance for Post‑excisional Pressure Therapy and Custom‑made Acrylic Therapeutic Pressure Appliance for Auricular Keloid: A Clinical Report
Author/Authors
Rathee, Manu Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences - Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences - Department of Prosthodontics, India , Kundu, Renu Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences - Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences - Department of Prosthodontics, India
From page
29
To page
32
Abstract
Keloid is cutaneous lesion characterized by fibrous growth produced as a result of aberration in the healing process. Pressure therapy, in combination with other forms of therapy, is used for the management of keloids. Clips or stents are generally used for the therapy and prophylaxis. This report presents use of presurgical compression and prophylactic passive pressure therapy with acrylic appliances for auricular keloids in a patient . Spring and magnets were used in the design of custom‑made appliances for compression and retention.
Keywords
Helix , keloid , pressure appliance , pressure therapy
Journal title
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Journal title
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Record number
2579140
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