Maxillofacial Prosthesis

maxillofacial prostheses as the phase of dentistry that repairs and artificially replaces parts of the face after injuries or surgical intervention (post cancer surgery).

What is maxillofacial defect?

Defects in the maxillofacial region may be intraoral including maxillary defect, mandibular defect affecting continuity of mandible, velopharyngeal defects or defects of soft palate and extraoral defects like residual ocular, auricular, orbital, cranial, nasal or combination defects.

What does maxillofacial mean in dentistry?

Maxillofacial surgery is a special type of dentistry. It involves operations to correct diseases, injuries and defects of your face, jaw or mouth. Maxillofacial surgeons are advanced specialists who diagnose and treat problems with: Bones and tissues of your jaw and lower face (maxillofacial area)