Fabricating A Maxillofacial Prosthesis with A Novel Suspension Technique for A Person with Exenteration: A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Making a prosthesis is challenging for people who have lost an eye and parts of their cheekbones and nasal tissues. Suspending the prosthesis is a significant problem because of the open nasal cavity and the vast lesion area on the face.\n\nCase Presentation: This case report describes a new suspension technique used for a maxillofacial prosthesis on a person who had an exenterated left eye and parts of his maxillary and frontal sinuses had been removed due to infection. Since the sinus and nasal cavities were exposed, we could not use the conventional methods (anatomical, mechanical, chemical, and surgical) for suspending the prosthesis. Therefore, a new prosthetic suspension technique was used to solve this problem.\n\nConclusion: In this clinical report, we used an optimal and effective method to make a prosthesis that can be used in similar cases of eye loss and extensive loss of the face. This new method does not need adhesives and minimizes the donning and doffing time of the prosthesis.