A Case of Maxillofacial Prosthese using Dental Magnetic Attachments for the Patient with Upper Jaw and Buccal Defects

Abstract

Patient: A 73-year-old male who has maxillary and facial skin defects. Dental magnetic attachmennt was applied as a retentive structure and connector between a removable partial denture and an obtulator, and an obtulator and a facial prosthese.
Discussion: The new epithese was small and its adhesion was strong enough for the magnetic attachments without adhesive materials for his skin. The limitation of closing his lips was improved by changing the axis of the anterior teeth. His articulatory and masticatory function were improved after wearing the new prosthesis.
Conclusion: This clinical report describes the fabrication method for a maxillofacial prosthesis by applying dental magnetic attachments for retention and connection. The evaluation of mastication and articulation was done before and after wearing the new prosthesis and his complaining was improved.