Repeat fixation for medical procedures is accomplished using a non-invasive
locator, specifically a face mask. The face mask has at least three fiducial markers
on it. By detecting the position of the markers, the position of features within
the patient can be determined with great precision. The features can be the location
of head or neck cancer or other target to which radiation or other medical procedure
is to be applied. Since the face mask has been molded to uniquely fit to the patient's
face, it may be removed after an initial imaging of the patient. The face mask
may then be re-attached one or more times to the teeth. The face mask is molded
to conform to the patient's face by using thermoplastic material.