Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Composite Hemi-Facial Defects – A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Rehabilitation of severe hemi-facial defectsposes a challenge to the Prosthodontist. Defects involvingmore than one facial part with asymmetry of contra lateralside require careful planning and technical skills to providethe prostheses.Case Report This article presents a case of of hemi-facialdefect due to chemical burn injury rehabilitated with custommade silicone prosthesis. It also highlights a technique offlasking used for the fabrication of the prosthesis combiningorbital and nasal defects.Conclusion: The technique used for the rehabilitation ofconventional silicone prostheses can be well utilized whenimplants are not feasible.