Case Study on replacing Cancer infected Nose with Artificial Nose Prosthesis
Nasal Prosthesis
(Artificial Silicone Nose)
A nasal prosthesis is an artificial substitute or replacement for nose. This prosthesis helps to restore normal appearance and improve the function of patients who had a partial or total loss of the nose due to accidents, disease, congenital defects, or due to surgical removal of nose (rhinectomy).
Who Is Graft 3D?
Graft 3D Health Care Solution provides prosthesis for a missing part of the body like ear, nose, eyes, limbs, fingers, and toes. We support people with congenital defects, traumatic injuries like road accidents, or surgical removal of parts due to cancer and other medical conditions, with prosthesis matching exact shape, color, skin tone, and texture using the latest 3D printing technology.
We make nasal prosthesis with medical-grade soft silicone for nasal defects. In some cases, the defect may extend to the cheek, eye orbit, forehead, and upper lips and may need a midfacial prosthesis.
Our clinical maxillofacial prosthetics expert is Dr. Sanketh Kethireddy, MDS (Prosthodontics), Dip.Cl.Sc (MFP & Dental Oncology), MSD (MFP & Dental Oncology), and Cert. Implantology (UCLA). He is a core member of the Indian Prosthodontics Society and Secretary for the Tamil Nadu branch.
Specialized in maxillofacial prosthetics, oncology, and implantology, Dr. Sanketh has conducted various research studies and publications in this specialty.
In this case, a young male patient from Chennai underwent surgery to remove his nose (rhinotomy) due to nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The cancerous growth involved the nose, medial canthii of left and right eye, and medial part of the lower eyelids.
Post-surgery, the social stigma and sudden change in facial appearance confined him indoors. He had to quit his job and started facing psycho-social and economic distress, which led him to seek our help.
Immediately We Went To His Doorstep With The Help Of Highly Accurate Advanced 3D Technology Silicone Prosthesis [Adhesive Retained Medical-Grade (MDX4-4210 RTV Silicone)] Was Made Which Is Made Up Of Biocompatible Material and attached With A Special Dermal Adhesive [Daro Hydrobond]. The Prosthesis Matches Accurate With The Person Skin Color Tone And Texture Which Was Overviewed By Our Doctor Personally, Dr. Sanketh K Reddy A Master Maxillofacial Prosthodontics And A Leading Implantologist In The Country.
How Did We Do It?
We provide an online healthcare-exclusive 3D services platform. The patient completed pre-consultation and 3D face scanning. After doctor-led modeling and Bio CAD design for patient-specific medical devices, the final prosthesis was manufactured and delivered.
The main benefit is that all steps are completed online and the prosthesis reaches your doorstep.
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