PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF PARTIAL MAXILLECTOMY PATIENT WITH A DEFINITIVE PALATAL OBTURATOR: A CASE REPORT
*Dr. Abhilasha S. B., Dr. Sanjayagouda B. Patil, Dr. Kiran Kumar H. S., Dr. Ankitha Thejus,
Dr. Navya N. B.
ABSTRACT
Maxillectomy defects can result in oroantral communication that causes difficulty in mastication, deglutition, impaired speech and facial disfigurement. The prosthodontist plays an important role in the rehabilitation of such defects with obturators. Reduction in the weight of the obturator is an important factor in improving the retention and stability of the prosthesis. This case report describes a simplified method of fabrication of a definitive hollow bulb obturator for rehabilitation of a maxillary defect.
Keywords: maxillectomy, single piece hollow obturator, palatal defect.
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