Craniofacial prosthesis
Craniofacial Prosthesis
Craniofacial prosthesis (pronunciation: kray-nee-oh-fey-shuhl pros-thee-sis) is a type of prosthesis that is designed to replace missing facial and cranial structures. These prostheses are typically made from medical-grade silicone and are custom-made for each individual patient.
Etymology
The term "craniofacial prosthesis" is derived from the Greek words "kranion" (meaning skull), "prosopon" (meaning face), and "prosthesis" (meaning addition).
Types of Craniofacial Prostheses
There are several types of craniofacial prostheses, including:
- Orbital Prosthesis: This type of prosthesis is used to replace an eye that has been lost due to injury or disease.
- Nasal Prosthesis: A nasal prosthesis is used to replace the nose after surgical removal due to cancer or trauma.
- Auricular Prosthesis: This type of prosthesis is used to replace an ear that has been lost due to injury or disease.
Related Terms
- Anaplastology: The field of medicine that deals with the creation and fitting of craniofacial prostheses.
- Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: A specialty of dentistry that focuses on the rehabilitation of patients with defects or disabilities that were present when born, or developed due to disease or trauma.
- Ocular Prosthesis: A type of prosthesis that replaces an absent natural eye.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Craniofacial prosthesis
- Wikipedia's article - Craniofacial prosthesis
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