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J B Drane

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PubMed1982

Use of medical-grade methyl triacetoxy silane crosslinked silicone for facial prostheses.

The urethanes, PVC, acrylic resins, and silicones are still the most popular among a large number of materials being used to fabricate facial prostheses. Each material has advantages and disadvantages. The ideal material is not yet available. It was found that Silastic medical adhesive type A, a preparation of methyl triacetoxy silane crosslinked silicone, possesses a wide range of biologic, clinical, and technical advantages over other materials. However, the poor adheophilic properties of this material remain its most significant disadvantage. A processing technique for methyl triacetoxy silane crosslinked silicone is presented. Further investigations are being conducted to improve this material.

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PubMed1978

Prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation: use in patients with cancer of the head and neck.

Dental management of the patient with cancer, especially when the disease process involves the head and neck region, should be an integral part of the patient's overall treatment plan. By utilizing the team approach and detailed advance planning, stressing both immediate treatment to control the patient's disease and short- and long-term rehabilitation, the best possible treatment for each patient can be formulated with a minimum of posttreatment complications. If an institution is to make the commitment to treat patients with cancer, a comprehensive dental support program with a maxillofacial prosthodontist is a necessity. As the benefits of a dental department are recognized, the utilization of this service increases and the overall treatment and rehabilitation of the patient with cancer is improved.

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PubMed1977

Oral complications of cancer radiotherapy.

Injury to surrounding tissues during radiotherapy for oral cancer can have devastating physical and psychologic consequences for the patient. Oral complications include xerostomia, dental decay, mucositis, taste loss, osteoradionecrosis, infection, and trismus. In many instances, these problems can be eradicated or controlled with appropriate treatment.

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PubMed1977

Prevention of xerostomia-related dental caries in irradiated cancer patients.

Three caries preventative regimens: oral hygiene; oral hygiene and topical fluoride; and oral hygiene, typical fluoride, and sucrose restriction were evaluated in patients with cancer given xerostomia-producing radiotherapy. The oral hygiene-fluoride gel combination was remarkably effective in protecting these high risk patients from caries, regardless of the cariogenicity of the diet.

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PubMed1976

Reproducing the vertical-lateral defect space in obturator construction.

A method of incorporating vertical and horizontal tissues in an obturator impression using an open palate impression tray is presented. The laboratory technique of obturator construction from this impression allows for a definitive (heat-cured) or interim (cold-cured) prosthesis for an edentulous or dentulous patient.

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