Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Functional anatomical reconstruction in an oculofacial prosthesis.

L D Eaton, R M Dryden, J C Popp

    Ophthalmology
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study details the creation of custom facial prostheses for patients undergoing maxillectomy or palatectomy. These prostheses restore appearance and function, improving speech and breathing.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Electrosurgical standing cutaneous cone modification.

    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2001
    Same author

    Flap minimization via peripheral recruitment.

    Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001
    Same author

    Electrosurgical modification of orbicularis oculi hypertrophy.

    Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2000
    Same author

    Mohs surgery and processing: novel optimizations and enhancements.

    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2000
    Same author

    The liposuction apparatus "suspension device": hi-plane liposculpture.

    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]·2000
    Same author

    Breast milk lidocaine levels in tumescent liposuction.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2000

    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Prosthodontics

    Background:

    • Patients undergoing maxillectomy or palatectomy require reconstructive solutions to restore facial appearance and function.
    • Pre-operative and post-operative impressions are crucial for accurate prosthetic design.
    • Restoration aims to improve not only aesthetics but also vital functions like speech and breathing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the process of creating and fitting advanced facial prostheses for patients with significant facial defects.
    • To highlight the dual goals of aesthetic restoration and functional rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing alginate impressions taken pre-operatively and at six weeks post-operatively.
    • Employing comparative sculpting based on pre-operative photographs.
    • Designing prostheses with features like bone-like acrylic sinus replication and integrated prosthetic eyes.
    • Incorporating elements such as intrinsic and extrinsic pigmentation, eyelashes, and eyebrows.

    Main Results:

    • The developed prostheses effectively restore natural appearance and improve facial anatomy function.
    • Functional improvements include enhanced breathing, sinus drainage, and speech articulation/resonance.
    • Prosthetic design addresses airflow redirection to prevent dislodgement during actions like sneezing or coughing.

    Conclusions:

    • A multi-piece facial prosthesis combining aesthetic and functional elements offers comprehensive restoration for exenterated, maxillectomy, and palatectomy patients.
    • This approach significantly improves patient quality of life by restoring appearance and key physiological functions.

    Related Experiment Videos