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Surgical reconstruction of large facial defects is not possible at times due to extensive loss of tissue that cannot be corrected by surgery alone. In these cases, prosthetic restoration of lost facial tissue can be done using maxillofacial prosthetics. Introduction of new material which gives life-like appearance to such prosthetic restorations e.g. silicone and poly ether rubbers and use of i...

Maxillofacial deformities that result from trauma, developmental abnormalities, destructive cancer surgeries, surgically operated mucormycosis can be difficult for a person to deal with as it affects the esthetics and functions further degrades their quality of life. Hence, maxillofacial prosthesis not only corrects deformity but also boost self-confidence so patient live his/ her life fullest....

The study is aimed at demonstrating the usefulness of rehabilitation program after extensive surgeries in patients with maxillofacial area (MFA) and neck tumors. Data from who underwent surgery clinics Republican Oncological Research Center Tashkent Institute Postgraduate Medical Education for MFA tumors were retrospectively analyzed. enrolled to program, which consisted a threestaged technique...

Body abnormalities that compromise form, function or aesthetics can make an individual incapable of leading a relatively normal life. Facial disfigurement may occur as result congenital anomaly, trauma tumor surgery. The defects be rehabilitated surgically with the help prosthesis. Many situations due to size location defect because patient’s medical condition, surgical reconstruction is not po...

The use of facial prostheses such as wax ears has been reported in ancient Egypt. The first historically documented evidence comes from sixteenth century, when the French surgeon Ambroise Paré describes the first nose prostheses from gold, silver and “papier mâché”, which were held to the face by a string tied around the head. In late 19th century Claude Martin conceived an idea of an immediate...

The unfortunate loss or absence of an eye may be caused by congenital defect , irreparable trauma, tumor or blind eye. The role of the maxillofacial prosthodontist in fabricating an ocular prosthesis to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance for the anophthalmic patient becomes essential. A custom-made ocular prosthesis is an excellent alternative for the people who lose their eye especi...

This case report describes the fabrication of a prosthesis for the rehabilitation of an elderly male patient with a large facial defect after mandibulectomy. After surgical resection, the patient’s defect involved the lower lip and cheek and connected to the oral cavity. The surgeons desired a prosthetic solution to improve speech, mastication, deglutition, and esthetics. An acrylic base (Palap...

>Malignancies of the midface result in cosmetic deformities that make maxillofacial prosthesis as an integral part of the treatment plan. Facial defects can be devastating in their impact on physical structure and function of the affected individual, leading to potentional compromises in quality of life. Reconstruction of nasal defects is a challenge for the prosthodontist because of esthetic a...