Comparison of obturator design for acquired maxillary defect in completely edentulous patients | Zendy

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Comparison of obturator design for acquired maxillary defect in completely edentulous patients

Author(s) -

Ahila Singaravel Chidambaranathan,

K V Anitha,

C Thulasingam

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

indian journal of dental research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1998-3603

pISSN - 0970-9290

DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.79987

Subject(s) - medicine , prosthodontist , palatal obturator , prosthodontics , dentistry , deformity , masticatory force , rehabilitation , maxilla , orthodontics , surgery , prosthesis , physical therapy

The most challenging and appreciated area in the field of Prosthodontics is the rehabilitation of maxillary defects. Tumors of the head and neck are the common cause for acquired maxillofacial defects. Surgical consequences predispose the patient to hypernasal speech, fluid leakage into nasal cavity, impaired masticatory function, and cosmetic deformity. The Prosthodontists play a significant role in the intervention and improve the quality of life of such patients. The current article describes two clinical case reports of completely edentulous patients with acquired maxillary defects.

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