Rehabilitation of a patient with palatal defect- A case report
Open Access
- 23 November 2019
- journal article
- Published by Peertechz Publications Private Limited in Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research
- Vol. 5 (2), 093-096
- https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-2968.000081
Abstract
Defects in the jaw and face area are caused by congenital anomalies and some infections. In this study, we present a case of palatal insufficiency after maxillectomy, treated with shutter which was applied to ensure the aesthetics, phonation and functional deficiency of the patient.Keywords
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