Overview of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

153 Pages·2013·1.457 MB·English

by  Arzu, M.D. Atay

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SURGERY - PROCEDURES, COMPLICATIONS, AND RESULTS

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ARZU ATAY, M.D.

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CONTENTS

Preface vii
Chapter I Basic Concepts 1
Classification of Maxillofacial Prostheses 3
Indications for Maxillofacial Prostheses 4
Current Techniques for Maxillofacial Prostheses 5
References 7
Chapter II Maxillofacial Prosthesis Materials 11
Silicone Elastomers 12
Soft Lining Materials 14
Prosthesis Base Resins 24
References 28
Chapter III Defects and Obturators 31
Resection Obturators 31
Treatment Obturators 39
Permanent Obturators 42
Ocular Defects 58
Ocular Prosthesis 60
References 64
Chapter IV Implant Applications for Maxillofacial Prostheses 67
Intra-oral Implants 72
Extra-Oral Implants 73
Principles of Implant Implementations for Restorations
of Extra-oral Defects 73
Zygomatic Implants 86
References 91
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Chapter V Color Concept and Coloring in Maxillofacial
Prostheses 97
Color 97
Colorization of Maxillofacial Prostheses 106
Color Measurement Methods 107
References 110
Chapter VI The Aesthetics of Maxillofacial Prostheses 113
Aesthetics 113
The Principles of Structural Aesthetics 116
Aesthetics of Maxillofacial Prostheses 118
References 122
Chapter VII The Process of Coping with Prostheses for
Defect Patients 125
Quality of Life of Defect Patients 126
References 128
Editor Contact Information 133
Index 135
PREFACE

The maxillofacial defects may be congenital or acquired and may be
caused by surgical interventions for neoplasms. Because of the localizations of
these defects, aesthetic problems may occur so it becomes impossible for the
patients to continue their premorbid daily lives. Losing a part of the face or
having a congenital defect may play a negative effect on the social life and
psychology of the patient. It also affects the function adversely. Maxillofacial
prostheses can be admitted as good alternatives as plastic surgery methods,
they undertake an important duty. Maxillofacial prostheses‟ aim is to maintain
the health of the hard and soft tissues and to improve the aesthetics of patients.
But completing the process is tiring both for the patient and the prosthodontist.
There are a large and rapidly growing number of literatures on the
maxillofacial prosthodontics in clinical practice. In this book, I did my best to
provide brief descriptions of recent developments in the maxillofacial practice.
References are provided at the end of each chapter and listed alphabetically.
This book is not a textbook. For clinicians, this book provides a broad
perspective on prosthodontics, their possible applications and interactions
between special clinics, and suggestions about future research topics, which
will be helpful to their research. I hope that, regardless of your background,
whether you‟re a aprosthodontist or a plastic surgeon, you will find the book
appropriate to your needs. In this book, there are basic principles of
maxillofacial prostheses and coloring, and information on patients‟
„perspectives on the prosthetic treatment‟. Here, I have tried to include the
importance of the prosthodontist-patient relationship. This book will be a
guide for the prosthodontist and their approach to the patients.
viii Arzu Atay
I‟m most appreciative to the editors of Nova Science Publishers, Inc., for
their work in bringing this book to publication. I would like to thank Prof.
Yumushan Günay for his occupational support too. Last, but not least, biggest
thanks to my family; my husband, Levent, and my son, Berk.

Assoc. Prof. Arzu Atay (DDS, PhD)
Chief, Department of Prosthodontics
GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey