International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillo-mandibular defects: Case Series

  • Author:
  • Sampa Ray1, Pradip Kumar Ray2, Rabiul Islam3,, Gaurab Ranjan Chaudhari4
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 200 to 205

1Associate Professor, RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

2Associate Professor & Head, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, Darjeeling

3Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Dentistry, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences, Jharkhand

4Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, NRS Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata

*Corresponding Author: Email: rabiulg@gmail.com

Online published on 15 October, 2016.

Abstract

Maxillary and mandibular defects due to congenital abnormalities like clefts, acquired --following surgical intervention of neoplasms (either benign or malignant), or due to traumatic injuries. All such defects require prosthetic rehabilitation, either permanent or interim, to reestablish patient's self-esteem to the society maintaining esthetic profile and minimize the difficulties in chewing, swallowing, breathing, and speaking as well.

Keywords

Maxillary, Congenital, Neoplasm, Self-esteem, Esthetic