MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS

This refers to an artificial prosthetic device which is used to replace a part of lost facial tissue structure. For example, post cancer surgery, parts of the cancerous tissues are removed by resection. In such patients, facial reconstruction is crucial as it impairs their quality of life.

A maxillofacial prosthesis can replace parts such as the eye, nose, palate, parts of the ear, and even the upper and lower jaw.