Lutwak E
J Prosthet Dent. 1977 Jan;37(1):61-6. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(77)90193-7.
Most mouthstick prostheses previously described in the literature have severely limited application or availability. They are either highly specific and sophisticated and difficult to fabricate or very crude and unifunctional. Most do not conform to basic functional and physiologic criteria as outlined, nor are they sufficiently flexible to meet the various needs and physical capabilities of of a wide spectrum of patients. The prosthesis described is adaptable, and with the basic bite-stick and the friction-grip lock, the patient can change the form and function of the device to perform various tasks independently. The prosthesis is simple, inexpensive, and easy to fabricate and repair, and it needs no specialized or sophisticated parts. It enables handicapped patients to attain a greater degree of self-sufficiency than was previously possible, which improves their mental outlook.
文献中先前描述的大多数口棒假体的应用或可用性都受到严重限制。它们要么高度特定且复杂，难以制造，要么非常粗糙且功能单一。大多数都不符合所概述的基本功能和生理标准，也没有足够的灵活性来满足广泛患者的各种需求和身体能力。所描述的假体具有适应性，通过基本的咬棒和摩擦握把锁，患者可以改变装置的形式和功能以独立执行各种任务。该假体简单、廉价且易于制造和修复，并且不需要专门或复杂的部件。它使残疾患者能够比以前更能实现自给自足，从而改善他们的精神面貌。
