Aging is naturally associated with spontaneous deterioration of health. In addition to the
disability and defect associated with diseases that increase with age, traffic collisions and …

The use of facial prostheses such as wax ears has been reported in ancient Egypt. The first
historically documented evidence comes from sixteenth century, when the French surgeon …

Facially mutilated individuals are those who have suffered any type of mutilation in the head
and neck region, including anatomical structures such as ear, nose, eyes, eyelids, hard or …

Background: Maxillofacial prostheses provide effective rehabilitation of complex facial
defects as alternatives to surgical reconstruction. Although facial prostheses provide …

Attainment of facial prosthesis depends on precise reproduction of the defect and
surrounding normal tissues. Fabrication of facial moulage is a very significant step in the …

As the human face constitutes a center of attention in human relationships, the emotional
pressure because of facial disfigurement can produce a high degree of handicap. These …

Facial prostheses have developed significantly in the last 10 years, especially between
2016 and 2021. This development is mainly due to the great progress made in the fields of …

This paper deals with prosthetic therapy and replacement of deformities of the facial organs
such as ear, nose and orbit. Facial prosthesis may be used as a temporary measure in …

“An artificial replacement of part of the human anatomy restoring form, function, and
esthetics”(2) Patients who have suffered maxillofacial disfigurement exhibit a compromised …

Restoration of Facial Defects with Digital Technology gives global descriptions of each
method so that readers can project, design, and manufacture a maxillofacial prosthesis and …