Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Partial Maxillectomy by an Obturatorprosthesis : A Case Report

Abstract

Acquired defects of hard and soft palate may be due to trauma, pathological changes, radiation burns or surgical intervention. Rehabilitation of a maxillectomy defect by an obturator not only closes the opening of oral cavity into the nasal and antral cavities but also prevents reflux of food and fluids, enables mastication and swallowing and improves patient's speech and self confidence. This article describes a case report for one such partial maxillectomy defect restored with an obturator prosthesis.