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INTRAORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS: BRIDGING DEFECTS, RESTORING LIVES

By Smitha Sharan

INTRAORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS: BRIDGING DEFECTS, RESTORING LIVES Medicine

INTRAORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS: BRIDGING DEFECTS, RESTORING LIVES

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Intraoral maxillofacial prostheses are dental devices that restore oral function and aesthetics for patients with defects in the maxilla, mandible, palate, or soft tissues due to surgery, trauma, or congenital conditions like cleft palate. Key types include obturators (sealing palatal defects to aid speech/swallowing), palatal lift prostheses (improving velopharyngeal closure), mandibular resection prostheses (restoring jaw function), and specialized devices like tongue prostheses or radiation shields. They are vital when surgical reconstruction isn't feasible, enhancing mastication, speech, and self-esteem. Fabrication uses conventional impressions or digital workflows with intraoral scanners, CBCT, CAD, and 3D printing for precision. Materials like acrylics or PEEK ensure durability; implants improve retention. Benefits include improved quality of life, but challenges involve retention, irritation, and maintenance. Digital advancements promise lighter, precise prostheses, with future potential in biocompatible materials. Maxillofacial prosthodontists collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
112
Release Date:
2025-10-09
Publication Date:
2025-10-09
Publisher:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209085520
ISBN13:
9786209085529
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
185 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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