Rehabilitation of a large midfacial defect using silicone based maxillofacial prosthesis

ABSTRACT

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