THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN OVERSEAS MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETIC COLLABORATION

Mahmoud E Elbashti ,Mariko Hattori,Hisashi Taniguchi,Yuka I Sumita ,Amel M Aswehlee ,Abdulhakim Zaggut

doi:10.5542/ldj.v7i0.27922121

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https://doi.org/10.5542/ldj.v7i0.27922121

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Abstract

Digital technologies have a great role in revolutionized prosthodontics in general, and more specifically in maxillofacial prosthetics. Digitized prosthetic rehabilitation modalities are becoming an essential approach for the maxillofacial prosthetic field. This article reviews the role of digital technology in overseas maxillofacial prosthetic collaboration and introduces a model of prospective collaboration in the field of maxillofacial prosthetics using digital technology. Various intraoral and extraoral maxillofacial prostheses were briefly reviewed. Numerous digital technologies in prosthetics were also concisely reviewed in perspective of digitization and visualization, modeling and designing, and fabrication. Internet-based audiovisual synchronous and asynchronous technologies were also reviewed. In addition, a model of future collaboration in the field of maxillofacial prosthetics using digital technology was introduced.

Highlights

Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation aims to restore function and esthetics to patients with maxillofacial defects using removable and fixed prostheses.[1]
The scope of maxillofacial prosthetics varies according to defect size and location, it can generally be divided into maxillofacial prosthodontics and facial prosthetics.[2]
Conventional prosthetic rehabilitation techniques in maxillofacial prosthetics involve making an impression of the defect site, pouring a stone model and creating a wax pattern

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation aims to restore function and esthetics to patients with maxillofacial defects using removable and fixed prostheses.[1]. The unique characteristic of RP is that, models and/or prostheses are produced by adding material from the main source layer by layer to form a 3D model in which all the layers are bound together Through this technique, practitioners can manage the formation of inner details of complex structured substances and undercut areas.[18] RP techniques have been utilized effectively for fabrication of facial prosthesis over the past decade.[18, 22] the conventional processing was still essential to make some of the definitive prostheses, RP model production to aid prosthesis fabrication has been a feasible procedure. This facilitates later reviewing of a project for the participants who may not be available for the synchronous session, due to conflicting working schedules as well as invariable time differences in different time zones

A MODEL OF FUTURE COLLABORATION

CONCLUSION