Prosthetic rehabilitation of midface defect using two hollow component magnet retained silicone prosthesis: Case report

Abstract

Body abnormalities that compromise form, function or aesthetics can make an individual incapable of leading a relatively normal life. Facial disfigurement may occur as a result of a congenital anomaly, trauma or tumor surgery. The defects can be rehabilitated surgically or with the help of prosthesis. Many situations due to size or the location of defect or because of patient’s medical condition, surgical reconstruction is not possible. In these cases rehabilitation is done using maxillofacial prosthesis. This case report describes a complete prosthetic rehabilitation of mid face defect secondary to surgery. The intraoral maxillary defect was rehabilitated using velopharyngeal prosthesis and extraoral cheek defect was corrected using custom made two component hollow silicone prosthesis. The rehabilitation restored mastication, speech, swallowing, aesthetics as well as social and psychological status of the patient.