title: Prosthodontic consideration in the treatment of patients with maxillary and mandibular deficiencies.
abstract: Despite advancements in surgical osteotomy repositioning procedures for congenital and developmental intermaxillary deficiencies, prosthetic rehabilitation remains a viable alternative in some patients. In developing a treatment plan, the advantages and disadvantages of both surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation must be weighed. The interdisciplinary team approach is best for treatment planning. The treatment options are presented with a variety of treatment philosophies. Maxillofacial surgical and/or prosthetic treatments must be carefully coordinated to ensure the best results for patients with moderate to severe "jaw" discrepancies.
authors.affiliation: Maine Medical Center, Portland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Vergo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation