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PALOUŠEK, D. KOUTNÝ, D.
Original Title
Use of Digital Technologies for Nasal Prosthesis Manufacturing
Type
journal article in Web of Science
Language
English
Original Abstract
Background and aim: Digital technology is becoming more accessible for common use in medical applications; however, their expansion in prosthetic and orthotic laboratories is not large because of the persistent image of difficult applicability to real patients. This article aims to offer real example in the area of human facial prostheses. Technique: This article describes the utilization of optical digitization, computational modelling, rapid prototyping, mould fabrication and manufacturing of a nasal silicone prosthesis. This technical note defines the key points of the methodology and aspires to contribute to the introduction of a certified manufacturing procedure. Discussion: The results show that the used technologies reduce the manufacturing time, reflect patients requirements and allow the manufacture of high-quality prostheses for missing facial asymmetric parts. The methodology provides a good position for further development issues and is usable for clinical practice. Clinical relevance Utilization of digital technologies in facial prosthesis manufacturing process can be a good contribution for higher patient comfort and higher production efficiency but with higher initial investment and demands for experience with software tools.
Keywords
Fabrication techniques, prosthetic design, prosthetics
Authors
PALOUŠEK, D.; KOUTNÝ, D.
RIV year
2014
Released
17. 4. 2014
Publisher
SAGE
ISBN
0309-3646
Periodical
PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
Year of study
38
Number
2
State
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Pages from
171
Pages to
175
Pages count
5
URL
http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/06/10/0309364613489333
BibTex
@article{BUT104532, author="David {Paloušek} and Daniel {Koutný}", title="Use of Digital Technologies for Nasal Prosthesis Manufacturing", journal="PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL", year="2014", volume="38", number="2", pages="171--175", doi="10.1177/0309364613489333", issn="0309-3646", url="http://poi.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/06/10/0309364613489333" }