Rehabilitation of a large maxillo-facial defect using acrylic resin prosthesis

Large facial defects require definitive surgical reconstruction. However, at times such reconstruction is not possible due to extensive loss of tissues that can not be corrected by surgery alone. In this case, prosthetic restoration of lost facial tissues was carried out. Introduction of newer material which gives life-like appearance to such prosthetic restoration e.g. silicone and poly-ether rubbers, and use of implants to retain these prosthesis have given a new dimension to rehabilitation of such patients. This report presents a case of prosthetic rehabilitation of extensive extra oral defect due to basal cell carcinoma of cheek, using acrylic resin material

Rehabilitation of a large midfacial defect using silicone based maxillofacial prosthesis

Maxillofacial defects always pose a restorative challenge to plastic surgeons and maxillofacial prosthodontics. Surgical reconstruction of large facial defects is not possible at times due to extensive loss of tissues. In such cases, restoration of facial tissues can be done using maxillofacial prosthetics. Introduction of newer materials like silicones, poly ether rubbers and use of implants to retain these prostheses have provided a new hope for the rehabilitation of such patients. A case of prosthetic rehabilitation of lost facial structures as a result of chemical burns is presented and also compares the prostheses fabricated using acrylic resins and silicone materials