PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF MID- FACIAL DEFECT – A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Any maxillofacial deformity lowers the person's quality of life by affecting them in all grounds of life physically, psychologically, and socially. Rehabilitation of patients with these deformities is of great challenge to the Prosthodontist because it is the esthetics that has to be achieved, giving equal importance in these cases and the function. This case report illustrates maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation of significant midfacial defect, including orbit and its contents, zygoma, soft tissues, including half of the nose, cheeks of the right side orofacial communication, which resulted from resection of mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Various retentive aids were utilized, such as ear lobe of spectacles, magnets, adhesives, and acrylic to enhance the retention and provide the near to natural appearance and functioning.