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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
Published on: November 6, 2015
A Multidisciplinary Workflow for Sequential Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient With Bilateral Maxillary Defects:
Zhiqian Ye1, Yan Li1, Dongye Yang1
1Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Objective:
This report presents a multidisciplinary approach for timely and effective rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral maxillary defects, incorporating sequential obturator prostheses, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and multi-dimensional functional assessments, with a 10-year follow-up.
Clinical Consideration:
Rehabilitation following extensive maxillectomy requires coordinated interdisciplinary care. The sequential use of obturator prostheses eliminates the "cavity period", enabling early restoration of oral functions and preservation of facial morphology. Orofacial myofunctional therapy assists in preventing postoperative trismus and improving adaptation to obturator prostheses. Multi-dimensional functional assessments offer a structured framework to monitor and enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
Conclusion:
The proposed multidisciplinary approach in this clinical report demonstrates a comprehensive and effective strategy for the prosthetic rehabilitation of bilateral maxillary defects, highlighting early recovery of oral functions and facial appearance, with sustained outcomes over long-term follow-up.
Clinical Significance:
This report highlights practical considerations for the rehabilitation of patients with extensive maxillary defects. For similar cases, clinicians may consider a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the sequential use of obturator prostheses to facilitate early restoration and maintenance of function and esthetics, combined with orofacial myofunctional therapy to improve patient adaptation. The integration of multidimensional functional assessments provides a structured and replicable approach for monitoring treatment outcomes.
