Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 2

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Vishwas Kharsan.
VishwasKharsan@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Hemimaxillectomy resulting in palatal defect may cause several problems including difficulties in speech, swallowing, and mastication. Change in facial appearance and loss of underlying tissues also results in emotional stress, social phobia, and psychological problems.  Prosthetic rehabilitation for partial maxillectomy patients includes separation of oral and nasal cavities, primarily, to allow adequate deglutition and articulation, support of the soft tissue to restore the midfacial contour, and an acceptable aesthetic results. A palatal obturator prosthesis serves to fulfil all these purposes effectively and number of designs have been suggested over the years. This article describes a case report of systematic approach for prosthodontic rehabilitation of patient with hemi-maxillectomy defect of the left side with a definitive one piece hollow bulb obturator.

Keywords: Definitive Obturator, Hemi-Maxillectomy, Hollow Bulb, Maxillofacial Prosthesis.