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SUBMITTER: Jhamtani R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4502002 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society 20140903 Suppl 1
Prosthesis refers to artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body. These prostheses help in psychological support of the patients and enhance their social acceptance. Complete or partial finger amputations are some of most frequently encountered forms of partial hand loss. Micro vascular reconstruction is the first choice of rehabilitation but when it is contraindicated, unavailable, unsuccessful or unaffordable, the prosthetic rehabilitation is an alternative for improving the psy ...[more]