Maxillary Hollow bulb Obturator prosthesis-A case series

Document Type : Case series/reports

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1 Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospitals

2 DEPARMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS, SAVEETHA DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITALS, SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES

3 Department of Prosthodontics, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

4 Dental Wing, Stanley Medical College

Abstract

Aim: Treatment for cancers of the palate results in oro-nasal communication with the sinus, ‎which impairs the patient's speech, swallowing, and chewing abilities. It results in the reflux of ‎fluids and food into the nasal cavity, which results in great difficulty for the patient. This case ‎series demonstrates the fabrication technique of hollow bulb obturator which reduces the ‎weight of the prosthesis and significantly has an overall effect on the psychological and mental ‎well-being of the patient.‎
Case Description: Over the years, various reconstructive surgical techniques and the advent of ‎microsurgery have made reconstruction possible. The conventional obturator is still the ‎preferred modality of treatment for maxillectomy patients. Two different patients who were ‎partially edentulous were treated for oral cancer of the maxilla and palate and were ‎rehabilitated with hollow-bulb obturators.‎
Conclusion: This article describes the planning, design, and adjustment of prosthesis ‎fabrication. The patients noted a remarkable improvement in speech and feeding immediately ‎after the prosthesis was given to both patients. ‎
 

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Ain Shams Dental Journal
Volume 37, Issue 1
March 2025
Pages 505-510

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