All retention
methods are applicable to nasal and larger midfacial prostheses.
These prostheses are subject to greater scrutiny due to the
prominent position on the face. Nasal and midfacial prostheses
therefore demand a high degree of accuracy in color and surface
characterization to blend with adjacent skin.
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Glasses
and/or facial hair often help to obscure conspicuous
transitions. However, careful margin planning and execution
are requisite skills to produce a visually well-integrated
prosthesis.
