Open AccessFlexible resins in the rehabilitation of maxillectomy patient
Author(s) -
Pavan Kumar Tannamala,
Mahesh Pulagam,
Srinivas Rao Pottem,
Shalini Karnam
Publication year - 2012
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 - 10.4103/0970-9290.99048
Subject(s) - swallowing , mastication , medicine , prosthesis , rehabilitation , dentistry , palatal obturator , resection , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy
Surgical resection is an established and common method for treatment of maxillofacial tumors. Such intervening surgery in this region may involve the destruction of antral, nasal, or orbital contents and jaws. Normally, the end result is a defect which may affect speech, swallowing, mastication and facial appearance. Prosthodontic restoration of functions and facial form is an excellent method in the replacement of missing parts and restoration of contour. Pertinent research in materials, designs and methods have resulted in whole array of possible prosthess that can be provided to meet specific patient needs. This case report describes the fabrication of definitive obturator prosthesis made of flexible acrylic resin on a chrome cobalt base.