A nose (nasal) prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis used to replace an absent nose. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane, a nose prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants.
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Nose Prosthesis — A nose (nasal) prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis used to replace an absent nose. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane, a nose prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an… … Wikipedia
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