Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a large mid face defect secondary to Basal cell carcinoma

The art of maxillofacial prosthetics restores esthetics and function in patients with gross developmental or acquired defects of face and helps them to restore hope and ambition to lead a useful life. This valuable service provided by maxillofacial prosthodontist lifts the morale of the patient and thus aids in physical well being and quality of life. Diagnosis and treatment planning should include attention to each detail prior to rehabilitation process. This paper describes a clinical case of mid face defect due to basal cell carcinoma, rehabilitated with facial prosthesis and intraoral obturator.