Maxillary obturator prostheses with hollow metal obturators can be made of titanium to reduce weight. To prevent perforation of the hollow obturator during modifications, the obturator is slightly undersized and covered with a replaceable cap. This cap is made of a soft copolymer to facilitate uncomplicated modifications in the resection area and to improve function.

One of the most rapidly growing areas of dentistry from the stand point of both interest and need is maxillofacial prosthetics. The research of cancer has made understanding and treatment of this dreadful disease a possibility. Still the rehabilitation of these patients is a daunting job. The factors which determine the prognosis of prosthetic reconstruction are size of the defect, ability of t...

The rehabilitation of a maxillectomy patient involves meticulous treatment planning and designing. Lack of retention and facial support and limited mouth opening are the major issues that lead to functional and psychological trauma in post-maxillectomy patients. The successful rehabilitation of a maxillary defect includes restoring the function, esthetics, and a complete obturation of the defec...

The prosthodontic rehabilitation of maxillary defects is a challenging and demanding task which requires careful pre-surgical and post-surgical planning. Maxillary defects can be congenital or acquired. Acquired defects include those following trauma or surgical treatment of benign or malignant neoplasms. A prosthodontist encounters problems such as absence of support, poor retention, and lack ...

Keganasan sering kali terjadi di daerah rongga mulut dan biasanya dirawat melalui tindakan hemimaksilektomi. Tindakan hemimaksilektomi menimbulkan adanya defek yang membuat celah antara nasal, sehingga menyebabkan penderita kesulitan saat melakukan fungsi normal seperti menelan berbicara. Peran prostodontis dalam menangani pada maksila adalah merehabilitasi struktur intra ekstra oral untuk memu...