Rehabilitation of squamous cell carcinoma defect with two‐piece hollow bulb obturator prosthesis – A case report
Abstract Two‐piece hollow bulb obturator maxillofacial prosthesis for hemi‐maxillectomy defect is given after surgical resection due to oral squamous cell carcinoma. Maxillofacial prosthodontists play a pivotal role in construction of prosthesis. Unique choices are made in prosthesis design dependin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-06-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4157 |
Summary: | Abstract Two‐piece hollow bulb obturator maxillofacial prosthesis for hemi‐maxillectomy defect is given after surgical resection due to oral squamous cell carcinoma. Maxillofacial prosthodontists play a pivotal role in construction of prosthesis. Unique choices are made in prosthesis design depending on the clinical representation. Improvement in function, phonetics and esthetics was appreciated. |
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ISSN: | 2050-0904 |