Open AccessProsthetic Rehabilitation of a Lateral Midfacial Defect Combined with Hemimandibulectomy using Multiple/Sectional Prosthesis
Author(s) -
RM Geethu,
Shreya Anilkumar,
C M Rajesh,
Shashank Uniyal
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-637X
pISSN - 2231-6361
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1120
Subject(s) - prosthodontist , prosthesis , rehabilitation , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , surgery , physical therapy
Extraoral maxillofacial rehabilitation of patients with large midfacial defects has always perplexed the prosthodontist. Retention of such large facial prosthesis can be challenging due to its increased size and weight. This clinical report describes the technique of prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with large midfacial defect using a hollow light-weight intraoral-extraoral combination prosthesis utilizing rare-earth magnets as a retention tool. This prosthesis dramatically improved the function, esthetics and comfort, thus, enabling him to lead a normal life. How to cite this article Geethu RM, Anilkumar S, Rajesh C, Uniyal S. Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Lateral Midfacial Defect Combined with Hemimandibulectomy using Multiple/Sectional Prosthesis. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2014;4(4):131-137.