CCA CCA Prosthetic Maintenance & Repair

Question 1

How frequently does a silicone facial prosthesis typically require replacement in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Every 1–2 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when it structurally breaks

Question 2

What is the most common cause of edge breakdown in silicone facial prostheses during daily wear?

Accepted Answer

Repeated adhesive application and removal at the margins

Answer

Over-humidification of the skin

Answer

Exposure to cold temperatures

Answer

Patient weight changes affecting the prosthetic bed

Question 3

Which adhesive type is most appropriate for an anaplastology patient who swims regularly?

Accepted Answer

Medical-grade silicone adhesive

Answer

Standard latex-based adhesive

Answer

Zinc oxide eugenol cement

Answer

Cyanoacrylate

Question 4

What is the recommended method for removing prosthetic adhesive from patient skin?

Accepted Answer

Applying adhesive remover solvent, then gently lifting

Answer

Scrubbing with a dry cloth

Answer

Soaking in hot water for 10 minutes

Answer

Using acetone to dissolve the residue

Question 5

When a patient reports that their implant-retained prosthesis has become loose, what is the appropriate first clinical step?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the retention clips or magnets for wear and replace if needed

Answer

Fabricate a new prosthesis immediately

Answer

Instruct the patient to use additional adhesive to compensate

Answer

Advise the patient to press harder during placement

Question 6

What is the purpose of applying a protective coating to an extrinsically colored silicone prosthesis?

Accepted Answer

To seal surface pigments and extend color life

Answer

To add structural weight to the prosthesis

Answer

To improve osseointegration at the implant site

Answer

To change the opacity of the silicone base