Maxillofacial Prosthesis

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.

Year introduced: 1967(1966)

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Tree Number(s): E07.695.510

MeSH Unique ID: D008447

Entry Terms:

• Maxillofacial Prostheses
• Prostheses, Maxillofacial
• Prosthesis, Maxillofacial
• Maxillary Prosthesis
• Maxillary Prostheses
• Prostheses, Maxillary
• Prosthesis, Maxillary

See Also:

• Mandibular Prosthesis
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants
Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Mandibular Prosthesis