| Literature DB >> 22131674 |
Sunitha Thomas, A Shyam Mohan, P L Rupesh.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Hybrid prosthesis; Lip prosthesis; Maxillofacial prosthesis; Obturator
Year: 2011 PMID: 22131674 PMCID: PMC3056960 DOI: 10.1007/s13191-011-0048-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Indian Prosthodont Soc ISSN: 0972-4052