Prosthetic management and rehabilitation of an extensive intraoral and facial defect.

As with all maxillofacial prostheses, the management of large combined oral and facial prostheses require preoperative planning and cooperation between the surgeon, prosthodontist, and dental technician. Improvisation is particularly necessary during the early phases of treatment. Treatment objectives are to restore the skeletal defect, teeth, masticatory function, and appearance--all of which contribute to the patient's morale. Clinical care for a patient with a large intraoral and facial defect is presented.