SILICONE MATERIALS IN MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS

Akhmadishina Karina Ilgizarovna, Zhitko Aigul Korbanovna, Zhitko Ruslan Konstantinovich

The problem of maxillofacial prosthetics in patients with congenital and acquired defects and deformities is currently very relevant. The multistage and complexity of restorative surgical treatment for injuries of the middle facial zone, the peculiarities of defects localization and their size dictate the necessity of individual manufacturing of exoprostheses. This article presents the features of different materials for the fabrication of ectoprostheses. The advantages of using silicone are described, including its realistic appearance, comfort, and durability. It also demonstrates the fabrication of ectoprosthesis in a dental laboratory using an affordable method and equipment, which in turn can serve as an example to the specialist in achieving the most aesthetic and functional individualized ectoprosthesis.

Keywords:maxillofacial prosthetics, defects, deformities, ectoprostheses, silicone.