Maxillofacial prosthetics is a sub-specialty of prosthodontics.
Maxillofacial prosthodontists treat patients who have acquired
and congenital defects of the head and neck (maxillofacial) region
due to surgery, trauma, and/or birth defect. Artificial eyes,
ears, and maxillary obturators are commonly planned and fabricated
by maxillofacial prosthodontists Other less commonly employed
prostheses include mouth devices used by amputees to aid in daily
activities, tracheostomy obturators, and cranial implants.
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