A Hollow Bulb Obturator to Rehabilitate Hemi-Maxillectomy Defect: Case Report

Abstract

Abstract

 Maxillectomy defect can lead to oroantral communication, difficulty in mastication, phonetics and other occlusal problems. Patients who have had procedures like partial or full maxillectomy or mandibulectomy lead a very poor quality of life, to rehabilitate and to improve their quality of life to some extent interim or definitive prosthesis is recommended. In this case report, we fabricated interim obturator for a patient who went through hemi-maxillectomy due to development of central giant cell granuloma in second quadrant of maxillary arch. The obturator was supported by teeth present in the first quadrant. This interim prosthesis rehabilitated the patient, improving masticatory efficiency, enhancing speech clarity, and improving quality of life.

Keywords: CGCRG, Prosthodontic Rehabilitation, Obturator, Denture, Hemi-Maxillectomy