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case_images: Pretreatment dorsal aspect of the hand
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case_images: F1
case_images: Examination indicated amputated thumb at the middle phalanx [Figure 1].
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case_images: Dental stone model of the left hand with amputed thumb
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case_images: F2
case_images: This impression was poured with Dental stone (Kalrock, Kalabhai Karson, Mumbai, India) to obtain the cast [Figure 2].
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case_images: Try-in of the wax pattern of thumb prosthesis
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case_images: F3
case_images: During try-in, the length and fit of the wax pattern was verified and checked for harmony with the adjacent fingers [Figure 3].
case_images: Mold after dewaxing
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case_images: F4
case_images: Reduction of 1-1.5 mm was done on the stump all around and was reoriented on the obtained mold [Figure 4].
case_images: Color matching with the contralateral thumb
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case_images: F5
case_images: Color matching of the dorsal and ventral surface was done separately in natural light [Figure 5].
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case_images: Custom made acrylic nail
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case_images: F6
case_images: The size and position of the acrylic nail were established, cynoacrylate adhesive was then applied on the under surface of the nail for bonding with a silicone surface [Figure 6].
case_images: Posttreatment photograph with final prosthesis
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case_images: The fit and appearance of the prosthesis were checked in the patient [Figure 7] and the patient was instructed about the maintenance of the prosthesis.