{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Innovative Approach for Interim Facial Prosthesis Using Digital Technology.
{Author}: Yoshioka F;Ozawa S;Hyodo I;Tanaka Y;
{Journal}: J Prosthodont
{Volume}: 25
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: Aug 2016
{Factor}: 3.485
{DOI}: 10.1111/jopr.12338
{Abstract}: 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.