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Hybrid Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

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The role of a prosthodontist in the management of cleft lip & palate patients is pertinent involving restoration of mastication, facial harmony, dental harmony and phonation. This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a congenitally bilateral cleft lip and palate patient with a unique method which fulfilled the patient’s needs, esthetics and psychological well being.

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  1. Department of Prosthodontics, St. Gregorious Dental College, Chelad, Kothamangalam, 686681, Kerala, India

    Sunitha Thomas

  2. Department of Prosthodontics, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Coorg, India

    A. Shyam Mohan & P. L. Rupesh

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Thomas, S., Shyam Mohan, A. & Rupesh, P.L. Hybrid Maxillofacial Prosthesis: A Case Report. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 10, 253–256 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-011-0048-y

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