Case Reports in Dentistry (Jan 2013)

Oromaxillary Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Maxillectomy Patient Using a Magnet Retained Two-Piece Hollow Bulb Definitive Obturator; A Clinical Report

  • Jafar Abdulla Mohamed Usman,
  • Anuroopa Ayappan,
  • Dhanraj Ganapathy,
  • Nilofer Nisha Nasir

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/190180
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Resection of a malignant lesion involving the maxilla produces severe oromaxillary defect that can seriously jeopardize the normal phonetics of the patient. These defects are effectively managed by well-designed and fabricated obturator. This paper discusses the oromaxillary prosthetic rehabilitation of a maxillectomy patient using a magnet retained two-piece hollow bulb definitive obturator.