Who Makes Prostheses?
Makers of prosthetic devices have various educational backgrounds and different professional titles. Practitioners can specialize in several areas within the full scope of prosthetic restoration services based upon their unique education and training. Below is a listing of different specialists and definitions for each: • Anaplastologist – specializes in making facial and somato (body) prostheses • Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist – specializes in making prostheses for the face. British term which is equivalent to an anaplastologist • Maxillofacial Prosthodontist – dental professional specializing in making prostheses for the mouth and face • Prosthotist/Orthotist – specializes in making limb prostheses for hands, arms, legs, and feet. An Orthotist specializes in design and fabrication of Orthotic devices (i.e. braces, supports, and splints) • Dental Technician – specializes in the techniques and materials required for creating dental and other prostheses • Ocularist – specia
