Hybrid Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report

Abstract

The role of a prosthodontist in the management of cleft lip & palate patients is pertinent involving restoration of mastication, facial harmony, dental harmony and phonation. This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a congenitally bilateral cleft lip and palate patient with a unique method which fulfilled the patient's needs, esthetics and psychological well being.

A Unique Appliance for Median Facial Cleft Management With Sleep Apnea due to Undeveloped Nasal Septum: A Rare Case Report

“…Oblique facial cleft extends from the upper lip or ala of the nose to the eye and transverse from the angle of the mouth to the ear. 1 Risk factors such as folic acid deficiency, maternal smoking, and maternal age have been linked to the development of clefts. 2 A median facial cleft is a rare anomaly with an incidence rate of less than 1 per 100,000 births.…”

Clinical outcome of tooth-supported fixed partial dentures in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients: A case series

“…Accordingly, treatment may be planned for a conventional cast partial removable denture, telescopic denture, or hybrid prosthesis in a combination defect. [ 10 11 ]…”