The human face is considered both as a biological organ and an organ of identity. Any disfigurement in the face can significantly affect the social life and self-confidence of a person. These deformities can also significantly affect personal identity and access to social roles.
Who requires a Maxillofacial Prosthesis?
Maxillofacial Prosthesis is often considered as the best remedy for oral and facial deformity problems. This method to replace missing areas of bone or tissue and rehabilitate patients with disabilities by birth or because of other reasons such as an accident had surgical removal of diseased tissues, or have a neuromuscular disorder from ALS or a stroke.
What is Maxillofacial Prosthesis?
Maxillofacial Prosthesis is a particular branch of prosthodontics. This method treats congenital and acquired defects of the head and neck regions. This method is indicated for cosmetic and psychosocial reasons and may also be created to position or shield facial structures during radiation therapy.
Based on the prosthetic positioning, the maxillofacial prosthesis is classified into Intraoral prosthesis and extraoral prosthesis.
Intraoral Prosthesis: Intraoral prosthesis includes artificial soft and hard palates, assistive speech devices for speech and pronouncement, oral exerciser and devices that facilitate chewing and swallowing functions.
Extraoral Prosthesis: such as orbital implants and ocular, nose, ear and skull prostheses.
The overall objective of all maxillofacial prosthetic treatment is to reconstruct the missing tissues and improve the quality of life.
Based on the prosthetic positioning, the maxillofacial prosthesis is classified into Intraoral prosthesis and extraoral prosthesis.
Intraoral Prosthesis: Intraoral prosthesis includes artificial soft and hard palates, assistive speech devices for speech and pronouncement, oral exerciser and devices that facilitate chewing and swallowing functions.
Extraoral Prosthesis: such as orbital implants and ocular, nose, ear and skull prostheses.
The overall objective of all maxillofacial prosthetic treatment is to reconstruct the missing tissues and improve the quality of life.
What are the Benefits?
- Restoring organ structure and functions
- Cosmetic advantages
- Regaining self-confidence
- Improvement of patient’s quality of life
Who will carry out a Maxillofacial Prosthesis?
A maxillofacial prosthesis is carried out by well trained maxillofacial Prosthodontists and works in collaboration with ENTs, oral surgeons, general and specialty dentists, plastic surgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, anaplastologists and various ancillary personnel.
Where you will get this service?
If you are struggling with any facial or oral disfigurement Srivari Dental Clinic is here to help you. We offer the ultimate level of comprehensive dental care provided by our multidisciplinary dentistry which utilizes a team approach of general dentists. We specialized dentists including maxillofacial prosthodontists who are experienced in maxillofacial prosthetics.
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Blog Reviewed By: Dr.C.M.Bejoy Mony, MDS
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Blog Reviewed By: Dr.C.M.Bejoy Mony, MDS
Mail us: srivariclinicchennai@gmail.com
Book appointment: chennaidentalclinic.in/book-appointment
