Maxillary Hollow bulb Obturator prosthesis-A case series | ||||
| Ain Shams Dental Journal | ||||
| Volume 37, Issue 1, March 2025, Page 505-510 PDF (1.16 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Case series/reports | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/asdj.2024.322372.1525 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Anusha K.S1; KIRAN KUMAR PANDURANGAN   2; Ravindranath Chinnan3; Anita Valentina4
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| 1Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospitals | ||||
| 2DEPARMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS, SAVEETHA DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITALS, SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| 3Department of Prosthodontics, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College | ||||
| 4Dental Wing, Stanley Medical College | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Aim: Treatment for cancers of the palate results in oro-nasal communication with the sinus, which impairs the patient's speech, swallowing, and chewing abilities. It results in the reflux of fluids and food into the nasal cavity, which results in great difficulty for the patient. This case series demonstrates the fabrication technique of hollow bulb obturator which reduces the weight of the prosthesis and significantly has an overall effect on the psychological and mental well-being of the patient. Case Description: Over the years, various reconstructive surgical techniques and the advent of microsurgery have made reconstruction possible. The conventional obturator is still the preferred modality of treatment for maxillectomy patients. Two different patients who were partially edentulous were treated for oral cancer of the maxilla and palate and were rehabilitated with hollow-bulb obturators. Conclusion: This article describes the planning, design, and adjustment of prosthesis fabrication. The patients noted a remarkable improvement in speech and feeding immediately after the prosthesis was given to both patients. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Maxillectomy; Oral Cancer; Dental Occlusion; Speech; Mastication | ||||
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