The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics (대한치과보철학회지)

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REHABILITATION OF A PATIENT WITH A POST RADIOTHERAPY TRISMUS WITH AN OBTURATOR AND A MAXILLARY DENTURE USING MAGNET ATTACHMENTS

  • Published : 2008.12.31
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Abstract

Construction of an obturator for rehabilitation of a patient who underwent a maxillectomy is vital. Routinely a constructed obturator includes denture portion. A patient who may present anatomical limitations due to surgical or radiotherapy complications often challenges the clinician. Purpose: This clinical report describes a patient with severe trismus after surgical resection and radiotherapy treatment of a tumor in the upper left maxilla. Conclusion: This report describes the concepts of using a rotational path insertion for an obturator and a separately constructed maxillary denture. The stability and retention of the obturator were obtained from anatomical features. Where as these were achieved through magnetic attachments and the remaining edentulous ridge to ensure esthetic and function of the prosthesis.

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