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Introduction:The primary aim of rehabilitation of the maxillofacial defects is the restoration of the form and function in order to meet the functional and esthetic demands of the patient. The etiology of these defects remain the same namely trauma, secondary to tumour resection, infections or congenital. Maxillofacial defects may be present in the form of ocular, auricular, nasal or cranial defects. Rehabilitation of all these defects is mainly in the form of restoration of appearance and esthetics. The functional rehabilitation is possible only in residual cranial defects wherein the prosthetic implant results in the protection of the underlying structures with maintenance of intracranial pressure along with the restoration of the calvarial contours.