Oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics Offers Hope In Rancho Mirage
Dr. Luzar Restores Function & Appearance Of The Face & Jaw

Oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics are used by Dr, Luzar and other prosthodontists to rehabilitate patients with birth defects or later injury or trauma that left them with missing bone, debilitated oral function, or missing parts of the face and mouth. The purpose of using a prosthetic is to provide better function and normalize the appearance of the face after cosmetic disfigurement from birth defects, trauma, and cancer, strokes, ALS, and other diseases.

Types Of Maxillofacial Prostheses

The technology for these prosthetics which have been studied for four decades is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general use. The prosthetics come in two types: extraoral and intraoral.

• Intraoral prosthetics can replace a missing eye, nose, ear, part of the face, or other body part or be used as radiation shields during therapy.
• Extraoral prosthetics helps correct problems such as cleft palate, soft palate, or missing jaw to facilitate speaking swallowing, chewing, and eating or can provide a fluoride-filled tray for patients with dry mouth the result from radiation therapy, medication, or medical conditions.

The Roots Of Oral Maxillofacial Prosthetics

The development of titanium dental implants led to the methodology behind maxillofacial prosthetics which are anchored on bone as implants are. Dentist trained as oral maxillofacial prosthodontists have a minimum of three years of advanced training to prepare for the field.

Maxillofacial prosthodontists work as a team with other professionals such general and specialty dentists, oral surgeons, ENTs, plastic surgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, anaplastologists, and various ancillary personnel. The goal is to improve the quality of life of patients who suffer from lack of self-esteem and embarrassment as well as physical impairments.

When used in conjunction with traditional dental therapy, prosthetics are useful after gunshot wounds from assaults and/or suicide attempts as well as for damage to the mouth and face after motor vehicle, industrial, and residential accidents. They have made a difference to the more than 50,000 who suffer from head and neck cancer and who need teeth, jaws, and facial structures restored after the ravages of disease.

If you or a loved one is impaired or disfigured due to birth defects, illness, or accident, Dr. Luzar can help. Call us today for an appointment at (760) 674-8881.