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VOLUME 9 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2019 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Rehabilitation of Partial Maxillectomy Patient with a Bar and Stud Retained Hollow Bulb Obturator: A Case Report

Paresh Gandhi

Keywords : Bar stud attachment, Maxillectomy, Obturator, Retention

Citation Information : Gandhi P. Rehabilitation of Partial Maxillectomy Patient with a Bar and Stud Retained Hollow Bulb Obturator: A Case Report. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2019; 9 (4):134-138.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1250

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 23-07-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Rehabilitation of the maxillectomy defects is a challenge in terms of retention, stability, mastication, and speech. Conventional clasp designs sometimes fail to provide adequate retention, stability, and support in cases of large defects, and precision attachments are good alternatives. The use of precision attachments in partially dentate maxillectomy patients can significantly improve the functions of speech and mastication, also maintaining Esthetics. The present clinical report describes the interdisciplinary approach in rehabilitation of a partially dentate maxillectomy patient using a precision attachment retained hollow bulb definitive obturator prosthesis.


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