Prosthodontic Self-treatment With Acrylic Resin Super Glue: A Case Report
A case history is presented of a patient who fabricated 3 prostheses from autopolymerizing acrylic resin intended for fingernail augmentation and then cemented them into her mouth with super glue. Patients must be warned not to attempt self-treatment for esthetics with self-fabricated prostheses because severe adverse and irreversible hard and soft tissue reactions may occur.Abstract
Periapical radiographs of a 49-year-old female
Contributor Notes
Sheldon Winkler, DDS, is a professor of Restorative Dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry, 3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. He formerly served as professor and chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at Temple University. Address correspondence to Dr Winkler (swinkdent@aol.com).
Robert Wood, DMD, is an assistant professor of Restorative Dentistry and assistant director of the Removable Prosthodontic Clinic, Anne M. Facchiano, DMD, is a clinical assistant professor of Restorative Dentistry, Kenneth G. Boberick, DMD, is an associate professor of Restorative Dentistry, and Amita R. Patel, BS, is a senior dental student at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA.