🕒 Recovery Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-surgery healing | 2–6 weeks (varies) | Before prosthetic work begins |
| Prosthesis fitting | Several fittings over weeks | May require multiple adjustments |
| Adaptation period | 1–3 months | Learning to eat, speak, etc. |
🌟 Long-Term Outlook
Improves speech, chewing, swallowing, facial symmetry
Boosts self-confidence and social integration
Restorations may last 1–5+ years, depending on wear and care
May need refabrication over time due to tissue changes or aging
Prostheses do not restore function like implants, but provide critical aesthetic and psychosocial benefits
