Biomechanical Property and Biocompatibility of a New Silicone Rubber Nasal Retainer (Nostriloo)
Kristaninta Bangun,
Dwi Wicaksono,
Prasetyanugraheni Kreshanti
et al.
Abstract:Nasal retainers have been utilized to maintain the position of the nose after primary rhinoplasty in cleft lip patients. However, commercial nasal retainers made from silicone are quite expensive. To address this issue, the authors designed an alternative nasal retainer that is affordable, safe, and has similar biomechanical and biocompatibility properties to other commercial nasal retainers. Three types of nasal retainers were tested: our own (Nostriloo), a commercial nasal retainer from Turkey, and another o… Show more
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