What is Maxillofacial Prosthodontics?
Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry which deals with the rehabilitation of patients with acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck region. These range from minor to major functional disabilities combined with cosmetic disfigurement. The development of titanium dental implants by Professor P.I. Branemark led to the refinement of bone-anchored prostheses for the face and adjacent structures. This technology has been under study at selected sites in the United States for over 20 years, and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general use. This gives new hope for patients in need of these prostheses and has revolutionized the field.
