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Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation

Definition:	Surgical insertion of an appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face. When only portions of the mandible are replaced, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION.
Previously Indexed:	Maxillofacial Prosthesis (1967-1997),Prostheses and Implants (1966)

Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation Categories.

Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation - Surgical insertion of an appliance for the replacement of areas of the mandible.

Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation Definitions and Terms

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