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Maxillofacial Prosthesis

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Definition: 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.  maxillo- here may be either jaw but MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS is also available; not for outer ear replacements (   
See Also Mandibular Prosthesis; Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation
Examples Mandibular Prosthesis 		Other names Maxillary Prosthesis; Prosthesis, Maxillofacial; Prosthesis, Maxillary; Prostheses, Maxillofacial; Prostheses, Maxillary; Maxillofacial Prostheses; Maxillary Prostheses

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