Rehabilitation of Partial Maxillectomy Defect with Implant Retained Hollow Bulb Obturator Prosthesis: A Case Report
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Maxillary resection results in a discontinuity of the oral nasal and maxillary sinus cavities. Defect of any extent results in significant disabilities experienced by the patient. This may be manifested as difficulties in speech, mastication and esthetics.Prosthetic rehabilitation in the form of a palatal obturator is usually required to cover the defect and restore normal functions. In the cas...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0972-4052,1998-4057
DOI: 10.1007/s13191-011-0108-3