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Prosthetic Management of Hard Palate Perforation in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Gunjan C Chouksey1, Kanchan P Dholam1
1Department of Dental and Prosthetic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Palatal perforation is an uncommon complication seen in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. This may impact basic functions, such as speech, swallowing, chewing, affecting the quality of life (QOL). Prosthetic rehabilitation of the palatal perforation with obturator can optimally restore function, thereby improving and enhancing the QOL of these patients.
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