2010 Volume 2 Issue 4 Pages 283-286
Patient: The patient was a 54-year-old male who had undergone maxillary resection. At the time of initial examination, the maxillary defect extended to both the hard and soft palate and had perforated the nasal cavity. Therefore there were serious mastication, speech, and swallowing disorders. A maxillofacial prosthesis with magnetic attachments was fabricated for oral rehabilitation.
Discussion: Generally, the load to abutment teeth of maxillofacial prosthesis is larger than that of conventional removable partial dentures. In this case, the magnetic attachments placed in the prosthesis may well have contributed to long-term good prognosis.
Conclusion: Fabrication of maxillofacial prosthesis including magnetic attachments is an effective means to restore oral function in patients with maxillary resection.
