Facial prosthetic
Facial Prosthetic
A Facial Prosthetic (pronunciation: /ˈfeɪʃəl prɒsˈθɛtɪk/) is a type of prosthesis designed to replace a part of the face that has been lost due to injury, disease, or a birth defect.
Etymology
The term "Facial Prosthetic" is derived from the Greek words "pros" meaning "in addition" and "tithenai" meaning "to place". The term "facial" is derived from the Latin word "facies" meaning "face".
Types of Facial Prosthetics
There are several types of facial prosthetics, including:
- Nasal Prosthetics: These are used to replace a missing or disfigured nose.
- Orbital Prosthetics: These are used to replace a missing or disfigured eye and surrounding tissues.
- Auricular Prosthetics: These are used to replace a missing or disfigured ear.
- Mandibular Prosthetics: These are used to replace a missing or disfigured lower jaw.
Related Terms
- Prosthesis: A device designed to replace a missing part of the body.
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics: A specialty of dentistry that provides prosthetic replacements for patients with defects in the head and neck region due to cancer, surgery, trauma, and birth defects.
- Anaplastology: The art and science of restoring a malformed or absent part of the human body through artificial means.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facial prosthetic
- Wikipedia's article - Facial prosthetic
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