Maxillofacial prosthetic principles in the surgical planning for facial defects.

In many localities, particularly in larger medical centers, presurgical communication and planning is increasing because the prosthodontist is becoming a more active member of the oncology, trauma, and cleft palate teams. Individuals involved both directly or indirectly in maxillofacial prosthetic therapy should be cognizant of the situations and solutions discussed in this article. In this way the prosthodontist and surgeon will be able to provide a better consultancy and rehabilitation service for their patients.