RESTORATION OF A POST-SURGICAL DEFECT BY MAGNETIC MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS: A CASE REPORT

  • Muhammad Aamir Rafique Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Section Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.
  • Safana Khan University Medical and Dental College, Faisalabad
  • Hira Ahmed Demonstrator, Dental section, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37723/jumdc.v11i1.350
Keywords: Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Magnet retained prosthesis, Patient satisfaction, Maggots, Emimaxillectomy, Extra-oral prosthesis, Intra-oral prosthesis

Abstract

ABSTRACT:
Edentulous patient with an intra-oral and extra-oral defect suffers from both functional loss and psychological distress. Magnets give a successful approach to rehabilitate the oral functions and improve the quality of life. This case report describes a simple method of fabricating a two part magnetic maxillofacial prosthesis.

Published
2020-02-18
How to Cite
Muhammad Aamir Rafique, Khan, S., & Hira Ahmed. (2020). RESTORATION OF A POST-SURGICAL DEFECT BY MAGNETIC MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS: A CASE REPORT. Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 11(1), 44-48. https://doi.org/10.37723/jumdc.v11i1.350
Issue
Vol 11 No 1 (2020): January-March
Section
Case Report

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