International Journal of Anaplastology • V4 N1

Letter from the Managing Editor Letter from the Editor-in-Chief A Technique To Manufacture A Custom Gel Filled Silicone Ocular Prosthesis M. Singer This paper describes a method to produce a silicone ocular prosthesis; an alternative material to a traditional ocular prosthesis that is constructed from methyl methacrylate,which is a material that some patients display an allergic reaction to. Anaplastology and Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis — A Reasonable Combination to Improve Quality of Life in Children Affected by Craniofacial Microsomia before Puberty? N. Adolphs, Y. Motzkus, K. Menzel, B. Hoffmeister, and H. Menneking In children affected by craniofacial microsomia significant relief of psychosocial strain can be achieved before puberty by combining artificial ear replacement and mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Analysis of Skin Color According to Location, Gender, and Ethnicity in Malaysian Subjects: A Pilot Study L.M. Abdulhadi, H.L. Mahmoud, and H.A. Mohammed This study of skin color of Malaysian people showed that body location color difference was evident on the face and affected by gender, ethnicity. A Method to Create More Stability of a Midfacial Prosthesis Through the Use Of Elastic Bands: A Case Study N. Minamisawa, Y.I. Sumita, T. Iida, and H. Taniguchi An innovative attachment system using an elastic band minimized transmitted movements from the intraoral prosthesis to the midfacial prosthesis caused by mastication and speech. Obituary - Brian Conroy Related Meetings Instructions for Authors