Increased Retention of a Partial Denture Maxillary Obturator Using Dental Implant

Tissue-integrated oral implants have opened-up a new perspective in oral rehabilitation of tumour patients who had undergone surgery. The present case demonstrated a simple approach to rehabilitate a patient who had subtotal maxillectomy using dental implant. The use of an implant in combination with a natural abutment tooth was shown to improve the retention and stability of the obturator. Magnetic attachment and telescopic restoration were the retainers of choice and they provided good aesthetic result. Key word: Implant, maxillectomy, retention, esthetics, obturator, magnetic attachment, telescopic restoration.