Abstract
A surgical obturator prosthesis is commonly used as an effective means for rehabilitating patient with hemi-maxillectomy defect. The obturator supports the soft tissues after surgery and minimizes the contraction of scar and disfigurement thereby making a positive effect on patient’s overall function and psychology. The goal of prosthodontics to restore missing orofacial structures for improving facial esthetics and oral function for such patients. The inability to achieve adequate retention, stability, support and comfort due to the friability of healing tissues are the common problems associated with prosthetic treatment in the initial phase of treatment. This case report demonstrates a simple technique to overcome such difficulties by the use of soft lining materials in the delayed surgical obturator.
Highlights
Oral cancer is the eleventh most common cancer worldwide[1]
An obturator is a prosthesis which is placed after surgical resection of the affected maxillofacial structure
The most common problems reported by patients wearing an obturator prosthesis include: leakage when swallowing foods, impairment of speech, chewing, swallowing, and pain[4]
Summary
An obturator is a prosthesis which is placed after surgical resection of the affected maxillofacial structure. The most common problems reported by patients wearing an obturator prosthesis include: leakage when swallowing foods, impairment of speech, chewing, swallowing, and pain[4]. Depending upon the nature of the defect, movement of the obturator varies and creates soreness and discomfort for the patient.
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