Getting to know today's maxillofacial prosthodontist

J Prosthet Dent. 2022 Mar;127(3):381-382. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.023. Epub 2022 Mar 12.

Abstract

Maxillofacial prosthetics (MFP) is a subspecialty of prosthodontics that focuses on the management of complex craniofacial prosthetic rehabilitation. With advancements in treatment techniques and technology, the MFP specialist's roles have also evolved. This presentation describes who today's maxillofacial prosthodontists are, what they do, and how they care for the special population of patients with complex and unique needs.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Dental Care
  • Dentists*
  • Humans
  • Prosthodontics*