What Does a Maxillofacial Prosthetist Do?

The Role of a Maxillofacial Prosthetist

A maxillofacial prosthetist is a specialist who designs and fabricates custom prostheses to replace facial and oral structures lost to cancer, trauma, or congenital conditions. This includes external prostheses for the eye, ear, nose, and orbital region, as well as intraoral prostheses such as obturators and palatal lift devices. Visit our /maxillofacial-prosthetics page for a full overview.

Dr. Min S. Kim at Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic is a Licensed Denturist and Maxillofacial Prosthetist — one of the few practitioners in the South King County and Pierce County area with this dual expertise. Patients come to Dr. Kim from throughout Western Washington for prosthetic rehabilitation that combines technical precision with artistic skill.

Who Needs a Maxillofacial Prosthetist?

Patients who benefit from maxillofacial prosthetic care include those who have undergone surgery for head and neck cancers, experienced traumatic facial injuries, or were born with conditions such as microtia or anophthalmia. Referrals typically come from oncologists, oral surgeons, otolaryngologists, and radiation oncologists.

The fabrication process begins with an impression or digital scan of the affected area, followed by sculpting, mold-making, and casting in medical-grade silicone. Dr. Kim then hand-paints each prosthesis to match the patient's skin tone, hair color, and facial features with remarkable realism.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim, contact Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic at our Federal Way location — (253) 839-1505 — or our Kent location — (253) 981-3917. We welcome patients and referrals from throughout the greater Seattle and Tacoma area.