TissueDB/Materials/Foam, soft
Soft foam is a lightweight, open-cell synthetic foam — the kind found in sponges, upholstery padding and packing material — used in surgical simulation as a low-cost stand-in for soft, compressible tissue such as the subcutaneous connective-tissue layer. Its open, porous structure lets castable materials soak in and bond to it, and it is cheap and widely available.[1]
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connective Tissue | Partial | Partial | Suturing Simulator (Kumaresan) | A synthetic foam sponge (4–5 mm) forms the deeper connective-tissue layer of the suturing pad; its open structure lets the elastomeric impression material flow in and bond the layers (Kumaresan et al. 2014).[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kumaresan R, Pendayala S, Srinivasan B, Kondreddy K. A simplified suturing model for preclinical training. Indian J Dent Res 2014;25(4):541–543. DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.142577. PMID: 25307925.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]"Soft foam" covers lightweight, open-cell foams — foam sponge, upholstery and packing foam, foam fabric — that are inexpensive and widely available. In simulation they stand in for soft, compressible tissue layers, and their porosity lets them be soaked or bonded with castable materials.
Synonyms
[edit source]Common names: Soft foam, foam sponge, synthetic foam sponge, sponge
Background