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Using a Facsimile (Fax) as an Aid for Communication in Maxillectomy Planning Between the Prosthodontist and Surgeon
Author(s) -
Cheng Ansgar C.,
Lee Linda,
Wee Alvin G.,
Morrison David
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1999.tb00023.x
Subject(s) - prosthodontist , facsimile , face (sociological concept) , surgical planning , medicine , surgical procedures , orthodontics , dentistry , computer science , surgery , telecommunications , sociology , social science , transmission (telecommunications)
Preoperative communication between the prosthodontist and surgeon is required for properly planning the surgical prostheses that are often indicated for maxillectomy patients. When geography or long distances preclude face‐to‐face consultation, electronic means of correspondence are necessary to minimize delays in the fabrication of surgical prostheses. This article presents a time‐efficient procedure for facilitation of the necessary communication between the prosthodontist and surgeon before maxillectomy surgical procedures.