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<p>Patients with minor defects of the alveolar ridge and hard palate can easily be treated by surgical closure, while patients with larger defects are more amenable to prosthetic restoration. The case report describes the rehabilitation of a dentate maxillectomy patient with a definitive closed hollow bulb cast partial obturator. A tripod retainer design was chosen for direct retention in the case. The tripod design consisted of a T-bar clasp placed on the left first central incisor and two embrasure clasps with buccal retention and palatal bracing components between the right first &amp; second premolar and right first &amp; second molar. A complete palate major connector was designed to ensure uniform distribution of functional load across tissues. The remaining teeth, the palate, and the rest provided support for the prosthesis. Prosthetic rehabilitation of the defect with a definitive obturator thus seals tissue openings in the palate, improves deglutition, speech, mastication, aesthetics, and significantly improves quality of life.</p>
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Patients with minor defects of the alveolar ridge and hard palate can easily be treated by surgical closure, while patients with larger defects are more amenable to prosthetic restoration. The case report describes the rehabilitation of a dentate maxillectomy patient with a definitive closed hollow bulb cast partial obturator. A tripod retainer design was chosen for direct retention in the case. The tripod design consisted of a T-bar clasp placed on the left first central incisor and two embrasure clasps with buccal retention and palatal bracing components between the right first & second premolar and right first & second molar. A complete palate major connector was designed to ensure uniform distribution of functional load across tissues. The remaining teeth, the palate, and the rest provided support for the prosthesis. Prosthetic rehabilitation of the defect with a definitive obturator thus seals tissue openings in the palate, improves deglutition, speech, mastication, aesthetics, and significantly improves quality of life.

Prosthodontic Management of Dentate Maxillectomy Patient: A Clinical Case Report

Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Patients with minor defects of the alveolar ridge and hard palate can easily be treated by surgical closure, while patients with larger defects are more...

Prosthodontic Management of Dentate Maxillectomy Patient: A Clinical Case Report

Article Category: CASE REPORT

Published Online: Dec 30, 2021

Page range: 247 - 250

Received: Oct 12, 2021

Accepted: Nov 12, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0038

Keywords
maxillectomy, dentate, obturator, cast partial denture

© 2021 Vineet Sharma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Prosthodontic Management of Dentate Maxillectomy Patient: A Clinical Case Report

Article Category: CASE REPORT

Published Online: Dec 30, 2021

Page range: 247 - 250

Received: Oct 12, 2021

Accepted: Nov 12, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0038

Keywordsmaxillectomy, dentate, obturator, cast partial denture

© 2021 Vineet Sharma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
maxillectomy, dentate, obturator, cast partial denture