Case report shows effective dental rehabilitation in a child with maxillofacial defects, enhancing quality of life.
Prosthetic rehabilitation plays a crucial role in restoring function and esthetics in pediatric patients with maxillofacial defects. This report presents the dental rehabilitation of a 6-year-old male patient who underwent surgical removal of a Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) at 4 months of age. We chose a novel treatment modality using a hollow-bulb removable partial denture in order to provide functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. The prosthesis was designed to restore lost labial support, improve retention, and ensure functional stability while minimizing weight for enhanced comfort. Post-treatment follow-up at 1 year showed successful adaptation with no new complaints, indicating the effectiveness of the chosen rehabilitation approach. The hollow-bulb RPD proved to be a viable solution for restoring the anterior maxillary defect post-MNTI resection, ensuring improved masticatory efficiency, speech, and overall quality of life.
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