Rehabilitation of Partial Maxillectomy Patient with a Bar and Stud Retained Hollow Bulb Obturator: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Author
1. Paresh Gandhi
ISSN
2231-6361
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1250
Volume
9
Issue
4
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Article keywords
    Bar stud attachment, Maxillectomy, Obturator, Retention

    Abstract

    Rehabilitation of the maxillectomy defects is a challenge in terms of retention, stability, mastication, and speech. Conventional clasp designs sometimes fail to provide adequate retention, stability, and support in cases of large defects, and precision attachments are good alternatives. The use of precision attachments in partially dentate maxillectomy patients can significantly improve the functions of speech and mastication, also maintaining Esthetics. The present clinical report describes the interdisciplinary approach in rehabilitation of a partially dentate maxillectomy patient using a precision attachment retained hollow bulb definitive obturator prosthesis.

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