Open AccessComparison of obturator design for acquired maxillary defect in completely edentulous patients
Author(s) -
S. Ahila,
K. Anitha,
C Thulasingam
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/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.