Kariem M Elhelow, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia

Abstract:

The restoration of dental and maxillofacial defects is still a challenging procedure, even for skilled practitioners. How well the prosthetic decision and technique were made has a direct impact on the prosthesis’s aesthetics, the condition of the supporting tissues, and the patient’s comfort. The process of prosthetic rehabilitation involves more than just applying a synthetic mass to a facial defect or deformity. Maxillofacial rehabilitation plans are predictable and well-defined when the biological behavior of the recipient sites and the properties of the materials employed are understood. This article aims to provide a clear framework for comprehending and defining an appropriate prosthetic design for a maxillofacial surgical defectes. Conclusion: Maintaining a clear vision of what the rehabilitative facial procedure should look like in a particular condition is exceptionally beneficial in terms of time savings, predictability, and patient comfort.

Publications:

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  5. Klimczak J, Helman S, Kadakia S, Sawhney R, Abraham M, Vest AK, Ducic Y. Prosthetics in Facial Reconstruction. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2018 Mar;11(1):6-14. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1603459. Epub 2017 May 22. PMID: 29387298; PMCID: PMC5790540.