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A new protocol for making an immediate provisional eyeglasses-supported nasal
prosthesis is presented that uses laser scanning, computer-aided
design/computer-aided manufacturing procedures, and rapid prototyping techniques,
reducing time and costs while increasing the quality of the final product. With
this protocol, the eyeglasses were digitized, and the relative position of the
nasal prosthesis was planned and evaluated in a virtual environment without any
try-in appointment. This innovative method saves time, reduces costs, and
restores the patient's aesthetic appearance after a disfiguration caused by
ablation of the nasal pyramid better than conventional restoration methods.
Moreover, the digital model of the designed nasal epithesis can be used to
develop a definitive prosthesis anchored to osseointegrated craniofacial
implants.
prothese nasale; lunettes

Langue : ANGLAIS