REHABILITATION OF FACIAL DEFECTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
- PG Resident, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Pushpagiri College Of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Pattanamthitta , Kerala, India.
- Professor and Head, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Pushpagiri College Of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Pattanamthitta, Kerala, India.
- Professor, Department Of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Pushpagiri College Of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, Pattanamthitta, Kerala, India.
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Defects or deformities in the head and the facial area almost always lead to a severe emotional disturbance. The restoration of these defects play a vital role in function and cosmetic outcome. Maxillofacial prosthesis has gained importance in the fields of dentistry particularly in the fields of prosthodontic speciality. Although it involves many specialities the prosthetic outcome depends on the cosmetic reconstruction and methods of retention. This article discusses the various steps in processing of auricular, nasal and orbital defects.
[Saranya Y.S, Suja Joseph, Aby Mathew T, Annie Susan Thomas, Aswati Soman and Minnu Harsha Kumar (2020); REHABILITATION OF FACIAL DEFECTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW Int. J. of Adv. Res. 8 (Jul). 1836-1844] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
PG Resident in the Dept of Prosthodontics at Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Kerala
