• Wg Cdr Naveen K S
• Lt Col Poonam Prakash
• Brig S K Bhandari
• Lt Col Vijaya Kumar R

Maxillofacial prosthetics is a specialised profession that seeks to meet the needs of patients with various degrees of facial deformity by restoring aesthetic and functional aspect of missing tissue using artificial materials. The traditional workflow from making an impression of the maxillofacial defect until finalisation of the maxillofacial prosthesis is, technique sensitive involving multiple laboratory steps and is time consuming. Advanced digital technology has shown its potential in replacing certain steps in this traditional workflow of designing and fabricating facial prostheses. With the advent of three dimensional (3D) scanners, 3D software and rapid prototyping technology, the traditional impression, modelling and production techniques can probably be replaced by. This digital technology can be used for obtaining better results in shade matching or adding surface characters & details. The digital technology in maxillofacial prosthodontics is evolving and has tremendous potential in simplifying the workflow and its final outcome. This paper discuses the current status and principle of digital technology used in prosthetic rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects.

Digital Technology, Maxillofacial prosthesis

"Current Principles Of Advanced Digital Technologies In The Fabrication Of Maxillofacial Prosthesis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.991-994, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906S75.pdf

"Current Principles Of Advanced Digital Technologies In The Fabrication Of Maxillofacial Prosthesis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp991-994, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906S75.pdf