%0 Journal Article
%T Innovative Approach for Interim Facial Prosthesis Using Digital Technology.
%A Yoshioka F
%A Ozawa S
%A Hyodo I
%A Tanaka Y
%J J Prosthodont
%V 25
%N 6
%D Aug 2016
%M 26295755
%F 3.485
%R 10.1111/jopr.12338
%X Despite the important role of facial prosthetic treatment in the rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients, delay in its implementation can be unavoidable, preventing patients from receiving a prompt facial prosthesis and resuming a normal social life. Here, we introduce an innovative method for the fabrication of an interim facial prosthesis. Using a 3D modeling system, we simplified the fabrication method and used a titanium reconstruction plate for facial prosthesis retention. The patient received the facial prosthesis immediately after surgery and resumed a normal social life earlier than is typically observed with conventional facial prosthetic treatment.