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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Head and neck cancer resections often result in significant midfacial defects.
  • Reconstruction traditionally involves microvascular autologous tissue transfer.
  • Prosthetic rehabilitation presents an alternative or adjunctive approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications for midface prosthetic rehabilitation.
  • To outline the technical prerequisites for successful prosthetic outcomes.
  • To discuss the results and benefits of prosthetic rehabilitation in oncological cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on midface prosthetic rehabilitation.
  • Analysis of indications, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes.
  • Discussion of the role of modern 3D planning and printing technologies.

Main Results:

  • Prosthetic rehabilitation can achieve superior aesthetic results in select cases.
  • Combined approaches with microvascular techniques can manage extensive defects.
  • 3D planning and printing enhance predictability and aesthetic success.

Conclusions:

  • Midface prosthetic rehabilitation is an established and invaluable tool for head and neck oncologic surgeons.
  • It significantly restores quality of life and social function for patients with extensive defects.
  • This method complements traditional reconstructive options.