Maxillofacial Prosthetics Part-1: A Review.

Gupta, AakarshanDayal; Verma, Aviral; Dubey, Tanay; Thakur., Saloni

doi:10.21474/ijar01/5504

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“…As the patient's quality of life gets worse, social integration becomes difficult, and the expectation of returning to "normalcy" collapses. The prognosis for a successful treatment result depends on getting a correct diagnosis and anticipating issues beyond the land of dentistry alone [9]. The established method of treating a sunken cheek is placing via an additional row of teeth to achieve the fullness of the face [10].…”

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Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Abdelbagi

Ismail

Awadalkreem

et al. 2021

Case Reports in Dentistry

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Background. Hemimaxillectomy of acquired palatal defects may predispose the patient to hypernasal speech, leakage of fluids into the nasal cavity, impaired masticatory function, and swallowing difficulties leading to a detrimental impact on the quality of life. Sequentially, it can also affect individual character and trust in social life, leading to social phobia and anxiety. This article presents prosthodontic management of a young male patient with deformation of the entire right half of the face due to surgical removal of odontogenic myxoma. It describes a method where the clinician utilized a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective technique to cut the weight of the obturator and to attain aesthetics, utilizing a detachable lip and cheek plumper. Case Presentation. A 19-year-old male attended the Prosthodontic Clinics at Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Khartoum, eight months after the surgical removal of a tumor. The chief complaint was difficulty eating or drinking. Furthermore, he dropped out of school because of his facial deformity and his indistinct voice. Medical and dental history revealed surgical resection of the entire right half of the maxillary alveolar bone due to myxoma. Intraoral examination revealed a well-healed surgical defect in the maxillary right buccal vestibule creating an oroantral communication. A treatment plan was formulated, keeping the patient’s demand in mind. The decision was made to treat the patient with a maxillary obturator that would gain its support from the remaining teeth and tissues with a detachable cheek and lip plumper. The use of dental magnets as a means of attachment was elected. Conclusion. This article has described a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective method to improve facial appearance in patients with hollow faces. The plumper prosthesis successfully improved the patient’s appearance to the extent that comfort and function would permit and encourage self-esteem.

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Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Abdelbagi

Ismail

Awadalkreem

et al. 2021

Case Reports in Dentistry

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“…Patients with maxillofacial disfigurement experience a change in societal acceptance that greatly affects their psyche, and their expectation of a normal life collapses 63 .…”

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“…The biggest impact of such prostheses is not only on the appearance but majorly on the psyche of the patient. The main objective is not only over all restoration but rehabilitation of the patient's quality of life 63 .…”

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Maxillofacial Prosthetics Part - Ii: Materials and Technology. A Review of Past, Present and Future Trends

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Verma²,

Kapoor³

et al. 2020

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An ideal maxillofacial prosthetic material must have excellent tissue receptivity.Fabrication of maxillofacial prostheses presents various problems, such as obtaining impressions, mold construction, coloration and characterization to resemble human skin, also, the range of mechanical properties and degree of permanence desired in materials poses a challenge. Prosthetic materials should be translucent, color stable with a tendency to stain, easy to clean and be flexible conjunct to the skin which it adheres to. In addition, it must be able to adhere securely and comfortably and exhibit a fine line marginal contact.In this article the authors have tried to explain in detail about all maxillofacial prosthetic materials that have been used and are being used, with a note on the most recent 3D printing technology being researched currently for facial prostheses.

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“…These type of defects compromise the appearance and function, rendering an individual incapable of leading a relatively normal life and thereby affecting his/her psyche. 1 As the quality of life is altered in these patients, social integration becomes difficult and therefore the expectation to return to "normalcy" collapses. 2 In such cases where an anatomical part is lost, microvascular surgical reconstruction by free flaps is usually the treatment of choice.…”

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“…An alternate treatment option in these cases would be prosthetic rehabilitation. 1 The various extra oral defects encountered are-auricular defects, orbital/ocular defects, nasal defects, mid-facial, cranial and defects of hand/fingers. In clinical maxillofacial prosthodontic practice, impression making is the primary or the first and most important procedure.…”

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