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Maxillary Defect Rehabilitation Using a Hollow Bulb Obturator
Parthasarathy N1, Anusha Ks1, Madhan Kumar S1
1Prosthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Cureus
|December 16, 2022
Summary
Maxillofacial defects require obturator prostheses for rehabilitation. This case report details using a hollow bulb obturator with magnets and clasps to restore function and quality of life for a patient with a partial maxillectomy.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Maxillofacial defects, particularly after maxillectomy, present significant challenges in restoring form and function.
- Obturators are essential prosthetic devices for rehabilitating patients with partial or complete maxillectomy.
- Rehabilitation goals include separating oral and nasal cavities, maintaining facial anatomy, and improving speech and esthetics.
