We provide custom-made silicone prostheses that restore malformed or absent parts of the face.
Key points
- The team works closely with each individual to find unique prosthetic solutions
- The process of making a facial prosthesis involves several visits by the patient in person
What we do
We work closely with each individual patient to develop facial prosthetic solutions.
Our services include:
- A full spectrum of high cosmesis silicone facial prostheses, including implant retained devices (external and internal referrals accepted for these services)
- Design and manufacture of specialised dental prostheses
- Orthognathic dental splints
- Splints for facial fractures
Dental technology services are only available to patients of the Royal Melbourne Hospital surgical units.
What's involved
The process of making a facial prosthesis involves several visits to the hospital by the patient, in person. Before we can begin the process, the face must be completely healed with no swelling.
Sufficient healing after radiotherapy can typically take three to six months and will vary with the type of prosthesis and retention method.
Patients suitable for an orbital prosthesis (artificial eye) are referred to an ocularist by the Maxillofacial team before making a prosthesis.
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Location | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Prosthesis Clinic | The RMH Royal Park |
Our clinics
Referrals
We accept written GP, specialist and allied health referrals.
To refer a patient, fax your referral letter to Maxillofacial Prosthetics on (03) 9342 7518
As outlined by the Department of Health, referral requests should include:
- Patient demographic information
- Referrer demographic information
- Reason for referral
- Presenting problem
- Service(s) requested
- Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
- Current patient management
- Impact of the problem on the patient
- Name of the consultant and provider number (for Medicare clinics)
- Investigation reports related to the referral
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Need to change or cancel your appointment?
Do one of the following:
- Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
- Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
- Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone
What to bring
Every time you come
Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book (if relevant)
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
Interpreters & cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
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- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
- 找出更多翻译与文化支持的信息
- لمزيدٍ من المعلومات عن خدمة الترجمة الشفهية والخدمات الثقافية
Level 7 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria