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case_images: (a) The partially amputated index finger on the right hand. (b) The hand-wrist radiograph of the right hand
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case_images: F1
case_images: The distal end of the defect was bulbous due to scaring, and no signs of discoloration, pulsating veins, and edema were seen [Figure 1a]. A hand-wrist radiograph was taken to confirm the same [Figure 1b].
case_images: The nonesthetic appearance during wax pattern try-in of conventional glove type of prosthesis
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case_images: F2
case_images: However, the glove type of prosthesis resulted in a wider base, and the esthetics were not satisfactory [Figure 2].
case_images: (a) The customized ring substructure. (b) The try-in of the customized ring substructure
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case_images: F3
case_images: Then, the wire and ring were assembled on the finger model made from polyvinyl siloxane putty impression material (3M ESPE, Soft Putty, Bengaluru - 560 100, India) and the wire was welded with the ring on both sides [Figure 3].
case_images: The wax pattern try-in of the ring substructure wax-up assembly
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case_images: F4
case_images: Try-in of the wax pattern was done and patient acceptance was taken [Figure 4].
case_images: The intrinsic skin shade matching being done separately for dorsal and ventral aspects
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case_images: F5
case_images: Intrinsic skin shade matching was done separately for dorsal and ventral aspects of the finger [Figure 5].
case_images: The dorsal and the ventral view of the finished prosthesis
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case_images: F6
case_images: The prosthesis was inserted and checked for the color matching, orientation of the prosthesis, and its camouflage with the remaining residual stump [Figure 6].