Prosthetic rehabilitation of hemi-maxillectomy patient with definitive obturator using precision attachment: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Harmandeep Dhaliwal*, Jyoti Tembhurne, Arti Gangurde, Niraja Jaiswal, Madhura Jadhav

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 240-245

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2024.042

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Abstract

Hemi maxillectomy is often secondary to malignancies and results in significant anatomical and functional deficits that profoundly impact a patient’s quality of life. Prosthetic management, specifically the use of a definitive obturator, plays a crucial role in restoring oral and nasal functionality, speech, mastication, and facial aesthetics in these patients. Patients with Armany Class 1 defects, characterized by unilateral maxillary resection, face unique challenges that necessitate specialized prosthetic intervention. This article describes prosthetic rehabilitation of hemi maxillectomy patient, focusing on the design, fabrication, and fitting of cast partial denture with closed hollow bulb obturator. Precision attachment adds the benefit of improved esthetics and better distribution of stresses to the remaining natural teeth.

Keywords : Definitive obturator, Precision attachment, Hemi­maxillectomy, Aramany class 1 defect

How to cite : Dhaliwal H, Tembhurne J, Gangurde A, Jaiswal N, Jadhav M, Prosthetic rehabilitation of hemi-maxillectomy patient with definitive obturator using precision attachment: A case report. Int J Oral Health Dent 2024;10(3):240-245

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