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Manish Mittal¹, Rohit Sharma², Ashish Kalra³

¹Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge, 11 Corps Dental Unit.

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|October 13, 2017

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Maxillary obturator prostheses significantly improve quality of life for patients with midface defects. Magnet-retained obturators offered the best outcomes, enhancing function and social interaction.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Prosthodontics
Reconstructive Dentistry

Background:

Maxillofacial defects significantly impair patient quality of life.
Prosthetic rehabilitation using obturators is crucial for restoring function.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze patient satisfaction with four different obturator designs for maxillary defects.
To assess the effectiveness of obturator rehabilitation using the Obturator Functioning Scale (OFS).

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of patients with maxillary defects rehabilitated with conventional, cast partial, hollow bulb, or magnet-retained obturators (2009-2016).
Data collected included demographics, defect characteristics, and treatment details.
Patient satisfaction was subjectively assessed using the Obturator Functioning Scale (OFS).

Main Results:

The mean OFS score was 5.67 (SD: 1.8), indicating fair and statistically significant improvements.
Improvements were noted in chewing, speech clarity, swallowing, pronunciation, and social interaction (P < 0.05).
Magnet-retained obturators yielded the best outcomes, followed by cast partial obturators.

Conclusions:

Different obturator designs play a vital role in the successful rehabilitation of maxillary defects.
Prosthetic rehabilitation with obturators leads to satisfactory patient outcomes and improved quality of life.