Maxillofacial prosthodontic management of an ablative maxillary surgical defect using a combination of conventional obturator prosthesis and an early loading implant supported high-strength full ceramic fixed dental prosthesis

Abstract

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of maxillary defects and early loading of endosseous implants has been widely published. The combination of the aforementioned treatment modalities are seldom reported in peer reviewed journals. This article describes the clinical presentation, management and prosthodontic rehabilitation of the maxillary defect of a patient. Clinical and scientific concerns are discussed.