An intraoral-extraoral combination prosthesis using an intermediate framework and magnets: A clinical report

Abstract

Midfacial defects are facial defects that have an intraoral communication. Marunick et al 1 Marunick MT Harrison R Beumer III., J Prosthodontic rehabilitation of midfacial defects. J Prosthet Dent. 1985; 54: 553-560 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (31) Google Scholar classified midfacial defects into 2 major categories: midline midfacial defects, which include the nose and/or upper lip; and lateral defects, which include the cheek and orbital contents. Combinations of these 2 categories also exist. Acquired midfacial defects often present with severe disfigurement and functional impairment. Large defects that result from cancer treatment rarely are rehabilitated by surgical reconstruction alone; they usually require a facial prosthesis to restore function and appearance. In addition, an intraoral prosthesis such as an obturator is often needed to restore speech and swallowing.