Aim <p>To describe a simple, cost-effective technique using dental impression compound as an external nasal splint for stabilization following nasal bone fracture reduction.</p> Methods <p>A technical note describing the fabrication and application of a customized external nasal splint using Type I low-fusing dental impression compound is presented. The material is softened, molded over the nasal dorsum and sidewalls, and allowed to set to achieve rigid stabilization. Fixation is achieved using a transnasal non-absorbable suture supplemented with adhesive taping. The technique was applied in eight patients with isolated, non-comminuted nasal bone fractures following closed reduction. Patients were followed for a standard postoperative period of 10–14 days.</p> Results <p>The impression compound provided adequate rigidity and conformability, allowing precise adaptation to individual nasal contours. All patients demonstrated satisfactory stabilization without complications such as skin maceration, pressure necrosis, septal hematoma, splint displacement, or significant discomfort. The splint remained stable throughout the retention period, and transnasal fixation sites healed uneventfully.</p> Conclusion <p>Dental impression compound represents a practical, low-cost alternative to conventional external nasal splints, offering adequate stability and customization. This technique may be particularly useful in resource-constrained settings. Further comparative studies are required to evaluate its long-term outcomes, patient comfort, and cost-effectiveness relative to standard splinting materials.</p>

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Dental Impression Compound as an External Nasal Splint: A Simple and Cost-Effective Technique

  • Sibgutulah Rashid,
  • Sailesh Kumar Mukul,
  • Naqoosh Haidry

摘要

Aim

To describe a simple, cost-effective technique using dental impression compound as an external nasal splint for stabilization following nasal bone fracture reduction.

Methods

A technical note describing the fabrication and application of a customized external nasal splint using Type I low-fusing dental impression compound is presented. The material is softened, molded over the nasal dorsum and sidewalls, and allowed to set to achieve rigid stabilization. Fixation is achieved using a transnasal non-absorbable suture supplemented with adhesive taping. The technique was applied in eight patients with isolated, non-comminuted nasal bone fractures following closed reduction. Patients were followed for a standard postoperative period of 10–14 days.

Results

The impression compound provided adequate rigidity and conformability, allowing precise adaptation to individual nasal contours. All patients demonstrated satisfactory stabilization without complications such as skin maceration, pressure necrosis, septal hematoma, splint displacement, or significant discomfort. The splint remained stable throughout the retention period, and transnasal fixation sites healed uneventfully.

Conclusion

Dental impression compound represents a practical, low-cost alternative to conventional external nasal splints, offering adequate stability and customization. This technique may be particularly useful in resource-constrained settings. Further comparative studies are required to evaluate its long-term outcomes, patient comfort, and cost-effectiveness relative to standard splinting materials.