An intraoral-extraoral combination appliance. A maxillofacial prosthetic device.
Reconstructing a cancer patient's head and neck region can be challenging for the restorative team because of the size of the defect and the tumorous condition of the remaining anatomical structures. This article presents a case that uses remaining healthy tissue, along with intraoral and extraoral devices, to deliver a sophisticated prosthetic device designed to restore physical function.
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University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Outpatient Clinic, USA.
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D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods