Open AccessHybrid Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Sunitha Thomas,
A. Shyam Mohan,
P L Rupesh
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-011-0048-y
Subject(s) - prosthodontist , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , rehabilitation , mastication , prosthesis , harmony (color) , phonation , muscles of mastication , surgery , temporomandibular joint , physical therapy , audiology , art , implant , visual arts
The role of a prosthodontist in the management of cleft lip & palate patients is pertinent involving restoration of mastication, facial harmony, dental harmony and phonation. This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a congenitally bilateral cleft lip and palate patient with a unique method which fulfilled the patient's needs, esthetics and psychological well being.