Several lesions or pathologies alter the symmetry, anatomical morphology and facial physiology of the patient
affecting their quality of life; therefore they need to be adequately repaired.
Customized prosthetic devices allow proper correction of these alterations through surgical interventions. Thus it is
important to develop protocols aimed to design the prosthesis considering the anatomical parameters of the patient, its
placement and the comprehensive approach to each case.
Tissue engineering proposes new strategies for regeneration or replacement of tissues or organs, restoring the
shape and function to the affected area. Many therapeutic approaches are based on stem cells since they could make
the difference in promoting tissue acceleration and regeneration in clinical practice.
With the prospect of being implemented in the field of oral-maxillofacial reconstruction, these developments could
have positive effects on patient´s care, impacting on population health.
