PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF HEMIMAXILLECTOMY PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

Patel Chandni; Patel Ina; Singh Amrita; Patel Hetvi; Solanki Kinjal; Choksi Ronak

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF HEMIMAXILLECTOMY PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

Patel Chandni, Patel Ina, Singh Amrita, Patel Hetvi, Solanki Kinjal, Choksi Ronak

Abstract :

Rehabilitation of hemimaxillectomy patients can be challenging. The most common problem with prosthetic treatment in such patients is in getting adequate retention, stability, and support. Maxillary obturator prosthesis is most commonly faicated for patient�s undergone surgical maxillectomy. It helps in mastication, deglutition and aids in speech. Various methods have been described in literature to make it hollow for reduction of weight of prosthesis. This case report describes another method of making a hollow prosthesis.