Significance of Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Prosthetic Rehabilitation is a therapeutic approach focused on restoring both function and appearance for patients with oral defects. This process involves the use of dental prostheses, such as dentures or implants, to replace missing teeth and related structures. By employing artificial devices, prosthetic rehabilitation aims to enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of a patient’s mouth, significantly improving their quality of life.
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The concept of Prosthetic Rehabilitation in scientific sources
Prosthetic Rehabilitation involves restoring aesthetics and function to the mouth by replacing missing teeth with prosthetic devices like dentures and implants, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for patients with oral defects.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The process of restoring function and appearance to a patient with a custom made ocular prosthesis, which is considered more satisfactory than stock options.[1]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Prosthetic rehabilitation does not always guarantee functional mobility and might not be the most optimal mobility device after amputation, and the tool provides information that can guide rehabilitation goals.[2]