Hybrid Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report

The role of a prosthodontist in the management of cleft lip & palate patients is pertinent involving restoration of mastication, facial harmony, dental harmony and phonation. This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a congenitally bilateral cleft lip and palate patient with a un...

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Published inThe journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 253 - 256
Main Authors Thomas, Sunitha, Shyam Mohan, A., Rupesh, P. L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Springer-Verlag 01.12.2010
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Subjects
Clinical Report
Dentistry
Mastication
Medicine
Obturator
Maxillofacial prosthesis
Lip prosthesis
Hybrid prosthesis
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Summary:The role of a prosthodontist in the management of cleft lip & palate patients is pertinent involving restoration of mastication, facial harmony, dental harmony and phonation. This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a congenitally bilateral cleft lip and palate patient with a unique method which fulfilled the patient’s needs, esthetics and psychological well being.
ISSN:0972-4052
1998-4057
DOI:10.1007/s13191-011-0048-y