MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS
\mandˈɪbjʊlə pɹˈɒsθəsˌɪs], \mandˈɪbjʊlə pɹˈɒsθəsˌɪs], \m_a_n_d_ˈɪ_b_j_ʊ_l_ə p_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_θ_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face, missing as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. When the prosthesis replaces portions of the mandible only, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS.
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