Dental Molding Compound Cast and Adhesive Strapping in Rhinoplastic Surgical Procedure

A Novel, Conformable, Rapidly Setting Nasal Splint Material

“…[1][2][3] The one notable surgeon who thought differently was Joseph, recognized by many as the father of modern nasal plastic surgery. While opting not to use a casting material, he dressed the nose with a few thin pads of gauze secured gently with adhesive tape.…”

“…1,3 Without such proper care, a successful result may not occur notwithstanding technically adequate surgery. Despite this need, an ideal casting material fails to exist.…”

“…4 Aufricht 1 reported the use of a dental compound cast that covered the nose from the forehead to the tip and extended laterally to the cheek surfaces. He had tried a variety of materials, including cork-adhesive plaster bandages, copper, lead, other metal plate splints, and nasal clamps.…”

“…Joseph feared the potential for pressure necrosis of the undermined nasal skin and consequently ensured that the postoperative dressing was light wie ein Hauch (as a breath). 1…”

“…Rhinoplastic surgeons have long noted the need to support adequately the newly positioned and largely unstable cartilaginous and bony components of the operated-on nose. 1,3 Without such proper care, a successful result may not occur notwithstanding technically adequate surgery. Despite this need, an ideal casting material fails to exist.…”