anaplastologist

The studies of an anaplastologist consist of the arts and sciences.

In such a setting, there are times the anaplastologist collaborates with prosthodontists and ocularists.

Fabrication of customised prostheses is typically done by an anaplastologist who makes somato prostheses.

In urban or more developed locations, an individual referred to as an anaplastologist is one who solely works with facial, ocular or somatic prostheses.

Other types of prostheses include artificial eyes, nose and other facial prostheses fabricated in conjunction with an anaplastologist.

The ear can also be reconstructed with cartilage and skin grafts or an external ear prosthesis can be made by an anaplastologist.

Ear Prosthesis: An auricular (ear) prosthesis is custom made by an anaplastologist to mirror the other ear.

In other countries they also use terms such as Anaplastologist (USA and Europe) and Epithetist (Europe).

Nancy Hanson, the lab's clinical anaplastologist, carefully matches skin tone using powdered pigment and tiny red and blue embroidery threads to create the visual effect of veins.

In locations around the world where facial, ocular and somatic prostheses are not readily available, a dentist who specializes in maxillofacial prosthetics (prosthodontics), or a dental technician or an ocularist, may also be titled an anaplastologist.

An anaplastologist (also known as a maxillofacial prosthetist and technologist in the UK) is an individual who has the knowledge and skill set to provide the service of customizing a facial (craniofacial prosthesis), ocular or somatic prosthesis.