Maxillofacial Prosthesis
| Medical Definition: |
A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face, missing as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. When the prosthesis replaces portions of the mandible only, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS. |
| Guide Notes: |
maxillo- here may be either jaw but MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS is also available; not for outer ear replacements ( = EAR, EXTERNAL (IM) + PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS (IM) ) or nose replacements ( = NOSE (IM) + PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS (IM) ) |
| Also Called: |
Maxillary Prosthesis |
Maxillofacial Prosthesis Categories.
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Mandibular Prosthesis - A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the mandible missing or defective as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. |
Maxillofacial Prosthesis Medical Definitions and Terms
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