A movable finger Prosthesis

Abstract

I cried that I had no rings, till I saw someone who had no fingers. Whether the traumatic loss of limbs or fingers is due to war, congenital malformations, systemic diseases (diabetes), industrial, domestic or vehicular accident, or amputation, it leaves the individual with a long-lasting emotional scar from the disfigurement. We as prosthodontists have the skillset to change a patient’s life by making a prosthesis that would enhance a patients’ physical and psychological well-being. Through time, emphasis has been made on replacing a lost digit for aesthetic purposes but function is equally important, if not more. Movement of a finger using the movement of the patient’s own hand may provide the patient with adequate movement to carry out his or her daily activities. In this age of digitalization, the use of impression materials is slowly but steadily reducing. The movable finger prosthesis described in this article eliminates the need for using any impression material as well as shows the use of 3D printing to make a functional prosthesis.