title: The history and development of facial prostheses.
abstract: This paper includes the historical development of the modern-day facial prosthesis, the various materials used from the early days to the present, and the historical input of various people and their contributions towards the development of the qualities in fabricating a lifelike facial prosthesis.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Valauri
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D005137:Eye, Artificial / Q000266:history; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000266:history*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012834:Silver
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012834:Silver