Keywords
maxillofacial rehabilitation, maxillofacial care referral, prosthetic devices
Abstract
The rehabilitation of the maxillofacial patient is mostly carried out in a multi-specialty treatment environment such as a comprehensive cancer center, where multiple specialists are available to treat the numerous concerns and complications that may occur. Many of these patients are seen by the maxillofacial prosthodontist at the same time as the other members of the team and maxillofacial rehabilitation can be treatment planned and performed expediently. Some patients, however, are treated without rehabilitation in mind and go years without appropriate referrals. A knowledge of the multiple types of prostheses available will allow the general practitioner to decide if a patient will benefit from maxillofacial care and make the appropriate referrals.
Recommended Citation
Frias, Vladimir DDS, MS
(2022)
"An Overview of Maxillofacial Rehabilitation for the General Dentist,"
The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 88:
No.
5, Article 6.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol88/iss5/6