Maxillofacial silicone: a literature review

The rehabilitation of patients with disabilities of head and neck region, due to either congenital or acquired defects is a challenging task. These defects range from minor cosmetic discrepancies to major functional limitation. The prosthodontic management of these patients should aim at not only restoring the functional and esthetic handicap, but also ensure psychological well being. For facial rehabilitation assessment of silicone used in maxillofacial prosthesis is necessary. Till date we have come across various types of silicones which exhibit some excellent properties but also have some deficiencies.