2021 Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 90-93
Patient: A 61-year-old female who underwent partial maxillectomy suffered from mastication difficulties, dysphasia, articulation disorders and esthetic concerns. The maxillectomy defect was restored with an interim obturator prosthesis prior to fabrication of the definitive implant-retained obturator prosthesis.
Discussion: The interim obturator prosthesis restored oral function and esthetics, which increased her motivation for dental treatments. The fixed dental prostheses were delivered after orthodontic treatment in the posterior mandible. The definitive implant-retained obturator prosthesis enhanced retention, stability, and support and improved mastication efficiency and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Conclusion: The interim obturator prosthesis restored function and esthetics, and the definitive implant-retained obturator prosthesis provided better results.
