Socket Types Used in Denture Prosthesis

The prosthesis pieces and the prosthetic foot are connected by a socket made of hard material called a plug socket. Different techniques and materials are used to prevent the socket from separating from the stump and to stick to the body. With the development of technology, prosthetic fixation methods are developing and changing.
In the KBM and PTB (suspension) attachment systems, soft materials are used between the stump and the rigid socket, which is called a soft socket. In addition to soft connectors, additional stumpy socks are used when necessary to connect the prosthetic socket to the body. In recent years, stump suspension systems, called Silicone Liners, have become much more fattened. Silicone systems are especially recommended for people with skin problems and diabetic patients.