Masticatory Efficiency and Quality of Life in Maxillectomized Older Adults Rehabilitated With Obturator Prostheses.

Key Points

• Investigate the impact of obturator prostheses on quality of life and masticatory efficiency in older adults post-maxillectomy.
• Assessment of masticatory efficiency pre- and post-prosthesis fitting
• Quality of life measures collected using standardized questionnaires
• Comparison of functional outcomes before and after rehabilitation
• Significant improvements in masticatory efficiency observed post-rehabilitation
• Quality of life metrics showed considerable enhancement after obturator prosthesis use