• Maxillofacial prosthetics is the art and science
of anatomical, functional, or cosmetic
reconstruction by means of nonliving
substitutes of those regions in the maxilla,
mandible, and face that are missing or
defective because of surgical intervention,
trauma, pathology, or developmental or
congenital malformation
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, Objectives of maxillofacial prosthesis
• 1.Restoration of esthetic or cosmetic
appearance of the patient
• 2. Restoration of function
• 3. Protection of tissues
• 4. Therapeutic or healing effect
• 5. Psychological therapy