Rehabilitation of patient with acquired maxillary defect, using a closed hollow bulb obturator
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Scientific Scholar in Indian Journal of Palliative Care
- Vol. 17 (1), 70-73
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1075.78453
Abstract
Palliative care means providing support and care for patients with life-threatening or debilitating illness so that they can live their life as comfortably as possible. The fact that cure is no longer a reality does not mean that care cannot be made available. Partial maxillectomy defect presents a prosthodontic challenge in terms of re-establishing oronasal separation. Such defect has direct effect on cosmetic, function and psychology of the patient. This article describes step by step clinical and laboratory procedures involved in the rehabilitation of a hemimaxillectomy patient, using a definitive closed hollow bulb obturator, which improved his physical, emotional, functional, social and spiritual needs.Keywords
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