Rehabilitation of a Midfacial Defect Using a Two-Piece Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report.

Autor:	Vadlamudi C; Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute Of Dental Science, Rajahmundry, IND., Bathala LR; Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute Of Dental Science, Rajahmundry, IND., Tammineedi SSV; Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute Of Dental Science, Rajahmundry, IND., Bandlamudi B; Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute Of Dental Science, Rajahmundry, IND., Pshl P; Department of Prosthodontics, Lenora Institute Of Dental Science, Rajahmundry, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Feb 11; Vol. 14 (2), pp. e22138. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 11 (Print Publication: 2022).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.22138
Abstrakt:	Maxillofacial defects and their rehabilitation are a major concern in this socially productive era. The rehabilitation of these massive defects in the oral and maxillofacial region poses a challenge to the prosthodontist in terms of selection of material, retentive aids, the adaptive capability of the patient, and cost. This case report describes the management of the midfacial defect involving the orbit, zygoma, maxilla, and their soft tissue counterparts with a removable silicone extraoral compartment and an acrylic intraoral compartment, which are retained with strong cobalt samarium magnets, an elastic loop around the occiput, and spectacles. The maxillofacial prosthesis fabricated for this patient restored the patient's facial esthetics, speech, dental articulation, lip support, mastication, and anterior maxillary seal. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2022, Vadlamudi et al.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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