Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology Clinic
Treatments and Services
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
- Fabrication of maxillofacial prostheses (e.g., obturators, mandibular resection prosthesis, speech, and swallowing aids) for patients with jaw, palate, or facial defects
- Oral prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported restorations
Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
- Restoring speech, swallowing, and facial aesthetics post-cancer surgery
- Designing obturators, mandibular resection prostheses, and speech aid prostheses for patients with maxillary and mandibular defects
- Collaborating with oncologists, surgeons, and speech therapists for comprehensive recovery
Trauma and Congenital Defect Rehabilitation
- Prosthetic solutions for cleft palate, microtia, craniofacial anomalies, and trauma-related deformities
- Jaw function restoration for patients with TMJ disorders, bite abnormalities, or severe bone loss
Dental Implant Therapy and Full-Mouth Reconstruction
- Complex implant-supported prosthetics for edentulous (toothless) patients and those with severe bone loss
- Digital workflows and 3D-printed prosthetics for high precision and better patient outcomes
Management of Oral Complications from Cancer Treatments
- Treating mucositis, dry mouth, and taste changes in patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy
- Managing osteoradionecrosis and jaw complications from radiation therapy
Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment Planning
- Coordinating care with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists
- Recommending rehabilitative prosthetics for tumor resection patients
Patient Education and Support
- Educating patients and caregivers on oral cancer prevention and post-treatment care
- Providing nutritional and speech therapy referrals for post-treatment recovery