<![CDATA[International Academy of Prosthodontics]]> MemHT Portal <![CDATA[Maxillofacial Prosthodontics - Short Notes]]> Maxillofacial Prosthodontics - Short Notes

by

Dr. Mahmoud Ramadan
B.D.S. (2003) Misr University for Science& Technology - MUST
H.D.D. of Prosthodontics (2006) Mansoura University
President of 4Dent International Community
President Of Egypt Dental Online Community

Index:

Objectives of maxillofacial prosthesis.

Types of maxillofacial defects.

Maxillofacial team.

Diagnosis and treatment planning .

Congenital cleft palate.

Congenital cleft palate.

Maxillofacial Splints.

Maxillofacial Stents.

Radiation and Radiotherapy prosthesis.

Acquired Mandibular Defects.

Facial Impression.

Nasal Prosthesis.

Occular Prosthesis.

Cranial Prosthesis.

Objectives of maxillofacial prosthetics :

1. Improve or restore the esthetics or cosmetic appearance of the patient which is of prime

importance for every body .

2. Improve or restore the functions that include :

a. Speech function in patients with cleft palate .

b. Nutritional function in patients with lost parts of the jaw .

c. Avoid the escape of food to the nasal cavity . In children with cleft palate trying to

overcome the feeding problem and help to maintain the child general health .

3. Protect the tissues :

To protect the adjacent tissues as in the radium protective shield , also to protect wound , stop

bleeding and carry medicaments after surgery . In contact sport mouth guards are used to

protect the teeth against possible injuries .

4- Therapeutic or healing effect :

Placement of appliances such as the radium needle , carrier stents and splints which are used to

aid and promote the healing process .

5- Psychologic therapy :

To raise the morale of the patient which is very important for such type of patient .


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