[Total nasal defect reconstruction with nasal prosthesis. Two case reports]

Total nasal defects after injures or surgical interventions can negatively affect patient's quality of life. Maxillofacial prosthesis is a contemporarily and reliable solution. This method gives us opportunity to restore missing tissues and helps patients to overcome social and psychological difficulties. In this article we demonstrated advantages and disadvantages of the method in two clinical cases. The application of magnetic and adhesive retention in different cases is described. Also, we outlined clinical and technological steps of maxillofacial prosthesis manufacture. Modified procedure of impression obtaining is offered.