Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Volume 1

Author: Zhao Yimin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a discipline that studies and utilizes artificial materials to repair defects of the maxillofacial region, belonging to the branch of oral prosthodontics. Oral prosthodontists both domestically and internationally have conducted extensive research in this field, forming a series of clinical repair techniques that have significantly improved the level of maxillofacial defect repair. Especially in Western countries, an independent discipline of maxillofacial prosthodontics has now been established, along with multiple specialized journals. In the past decade, with the emergence and application of a series of new technologies and materials, maxillofacial prosthodontics has made significant progress, achieving a level of simulation in defect repair and effectively restoring patients' functions and appearance. Due to various reasons, the repair of maxillofacial defects in China has lagged behind the development of maxillofacial prosthodontics abroad. To address this situation, the author, based on over a decade of clinical experience and research, has extensively adopted advanced maxillofacial defect repair techniques from abroad. After seven years of effort, he has completed this specialized book on maxillofacial defect repair in China, providing a detailed introduction to the basic knowledge, diagnostic and treatment principles, and repair techniques for maxillary and palatal defects. It reflects the major achievements and new advancements in this field both domestically and internationally, demonstrating advanced, innovative, and practical characteristics. The book consists of twelve chapters, divided into three parts:
Part I: General Introduction
This section provides a detailed introduction to the etiology and impact of maxillofacial defects, the examination and diagnostic principles for maxillofacial defects, as well as retention techniques, impression techniques, applied materials, and pre-prosthetic surgical issues related to maxillofacial defect repair.
Part II: Basic and Applied Research on Maxillary Defect Repair
This section focuses on the biomechanical foundation for reconstructing masticatory function using implant and attachment techniques to repair maxillary defects.
Part III: Repair of Maxillary Defects
This section provides a detailed introduction to various repair techniques and research findings for different types of maxillary and mandibular defects, as well as hard and soft palatal defects. It highlights the application of new technologies and materials such as implant and magnetic retention techniques in maxillary defect repair, as well as the fabrication techniques for various maxillary defect prostheses.