Mandibular Prosthesis:

Terms Related to Mandibular Prosthesis

• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

  A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face, missing as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. When ...

• Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation

  Surgical insertion of an appliance for the replacement of areas of the mandible.

• Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation

  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 ...

• Denture

  An appliance used as an artificial or prosthetic replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It does not include CROWNS; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; nor TOOTH, ARTIFICIAL.

• Acquired Joint Deformity

  Deformities acquired after birth as the result of injury or disease. The joint deformity is often associated with rheumatoid arthritis and leprosy.

• Esthetic Surgery

  The branch of surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of defective, damaged, or missing structures.