Rehabilitation of hemimaxillectomy defects with prosthetic obturator can be challenging in term of providing adequate retention, support and stability to the prosthesis and expected outcome. Nasal reflux and hypernasal voice are the two major sequel after surgery that can affect patient social involvement and can have great psychological impact. The prosthodontist is limited by the properties of the materials available for facial restorations, the mobility of soft tissue surrounding the defects, the difficulty of establishing retention for large prosthesis, and the patient ability to accept the outcome. The outcome of prosthesis can be improved remarkably due to better coordination between surgeon and prosthodontist and careful designing of prosthesis. Dramatic improvement in the acceptance of prosthesis is seen if the prosthodontist participation can begin early in the course of patient care which ultimately will increase the quality of life (QOL) of the patient.
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DOI | 10.11648/j.ijcda.20190502.11 |
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Subtotal Maxillectomy, Obturator, Cast Partial, Phonetics, Quality of Life
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