Maxillofacial abnormalities are the most deleterious to a person's self-esteem and quality of life. Restoration of speech, deglutition, and masticatory functions as well as achieving a normal orofacial appearance are the main objectives of rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects. Any prosthesis can be held in place by anatomical, mechanical, chemical, or surgical anchorage, depending on the clinical scenario. Various methods of retention have evolved over a period of time. Osseointegrated implants have been employed to enhance the retention of facial prosthesis, in the last 20 years. The prosthodontist should be familiar with all the available options, to opt for the appropriate retentive method, while planning for the prosthetic rehabilitation for the patient. In all cases of maxillofacial deformities, optimal outcomes could be a challenging task to accomplish, but careful evaluation, clinical decision-making, and planning can result in prosthesis of acceptable quality that might enhance the patient's quality of life.
Identification plays a significant role in delivering justice to any medicolegal investigations. Within the process of law enforcement, Forensic odontology has a vital role in identifying the victims. In some complicated cases when other means of investigation fails, identification by means of dentistry serves as prime source. In cases wherein the victims natural dentition was replaced by prosthesis, the role of prosthodontist in forensic odontology becomes crucial. Investigations can be done by tracing the labelling of dentures and other appliances. Thus it’s attaining more popularity nowadays. This paper presents an overview of all the obtainable resources from the literatures demonstrating his fact on how the prosthodontist can contribute a major share in identification of an unidentified body.
Posts are fabricated for the purpose of retaining the restoration in cases where the coronal structure is inadequate. They strengthen the endodontically treated teeth. Metallic posts being rigid compared to the tooth structure limits its use. Post and core systems available nowadays permits the restoration of endodontically treated teeth aethetically. Features like light transmission, biocompatibility are improved with the metal free posts unlike metal posts To improve aesthetics, physical properties, biocompatibility, various aesthetic posts have been introduced and is also available in the market.
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