Competency information
Details
Manufacture an indwelling ocular prosthesis.
Considerations
Introduction to Prosthetic Rehabilitation
- Principles of treatment planning.
- Creating anatomical form to match missing structures.
- Processing prostheses.
- Recognition of anatomical landmarks.
- Assessment of trial prosthesis.
- Mould making.
- Colour science.
- Skin pigmentation, racial variation, changes in skin colour due to physiological responses.
- Silicone polymer chemistry.
- Silicone elastomers for use as facial prostheses, requirements, systems, advantages and limitations.
- Intrinsic and extrinsic colouration.
- Preparing for clinical fit.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Develop skills in the manufacture a range of facial and body prostheses. |