Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 One of the finishing touches that can bring a partial hand prosthesis to life is the fingernail. While thefingersocket is made with silicone, there are various material options for the fingernail, such as: • silicone nails fabricated from the same durable material as the finger itself; • traditional acrylic nails fabricated separately and adhered to the silicone nail bed; and • a hybrid option where a sturdy silicone nail is coated in a thic

Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 Head & Neck Cancer, as well as skin cancer, are common etiologies for facial prosthetic treatment. A facial prosthesis is alternative means to restoring the affected anatomy when reconstructive survey is not possible or preferred by the patient. This video offers a glimpse of the anaplastology services available to patients who have suffered the loss of anatomy due to cancer. Video by Beyond Five, Australia-based nonprofit organization dedi

Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 A patient's condition indicating the need for anaplastology services can originate from: accidentent-related or traumatic injuries; congenital conditions; or disease, such as cancer. Robert F. Robinson Jr. BS, MSA, CCA Clinical Anaplastologist Maxillofacial ProsthetistLangley Air Force Base633rd Dental Squadron,633rd Medical Group,633rd Air Combat CommandHampton, VA, USA Robert is a retired navy Clinical Anaplastologist/Dental Maxillof

Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 A patient's condition indicating the need for anaplastology services can originate from: accidentent-related or traumatic injuries; congenital conditions; or disease, such as cancer. Loss of anatomy may be caused by traumatic injuries or workplace accidents. Partial hand and foot prostheses restore the anatomy and can improve grip and balance. Congenital syndromes that may cause craniofacial differences include, but are not limited to: •Micr

Anaplastology Awareness Month 2020 In anaplastology, intrinsic coloration is the addition of pigment directly into the silicone that is used to pack the mold. When the mold is opened, the cured (set) silicone prosthesis already exhibits natural color variation and vibrancy. The suspension of pigment within the cured silicone can improve color stability over time. Intrinsic coloration allows the anaplastologist to mimic translucency that we see in our natural skin by controlli

A brief history of Walter's contribution to establishing the field of anaplastology as a clinical speciality within the modern healthcare system A true testament of the American dream and the metrics of success was the founder of Anaplastology himself, and to whom we accredit our foundation, Walter Spohn. Born in Reutlingen, Germany, Spohn immigrated to the US in 1928. Prior to being drafted in 1941, Walter was a baker. He wanted to go to dental school but was then chosen for

How is a prosthesis made? In general, facial and somatic (body) prostheses are created by reproducing a three-dimensional model of the absent anatomy by one or a combination of methods, such as traditional sculpting, virtual sculpting, computer-aided design, and generating a 3D-printed prototype. Careful observation is used to reproduce accurate anatomical form and surface textures. The anaplastologist also employs color matching techniques to mimic those found in the patient

June 2020 marks the inaugural celebration of Anaplastology Awareness Month! The work of anaplastologists is intentionally not meant to receive much attention – we’re doing our jobs well if our patients’ prostheses go undetected. Furthermore, we can hardly expect our patients to advertise their prostheses on our behalf. The truth is we’re a small group of specialists that will always need to self-promote, not just to ensure we have enough patients to keep our doors open, but t