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April 13, 2026Pushpagiri Medical JournalOpen Access

Management of a case of hemi-maxillectomy with a definitive obturator

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AMAby MathewATAnnie Susan ThomasBMBinoy Mathews

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Overview

This case management highlights the use of an obturator to restore function in patients after jaw surgery, suggesting improved quality of life.

Key Points

  • To address the challenges of oro-facial reconstruction after hemi-maxillectomy when surgical options are limited.
  • Designed and implemented a definitive obturator using a cast partial denture framework.
  • Focused on maximizing the longevity of the obturator while considering adjacent teeth.
  • Emphasized the role of maxillofacial prosthodontists in rehabilitation efforts.
  • Rehabilitation with the obturator improved functional outcomes related to speech and swallowing.
  • Significantly reduced excessive stress on abutment teeth adjacent to resection defects.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life for the patient following the intervention.

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Mathew et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87983afacbeac03e9defhttps://doi.org/10.5005/pmj-11059-04_01_10
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