TY - JOUR
T1 - Rehabilitation of a compromised maxillectomy defect with a definitive hollow bulb obturator
AU - Reddy, Kulashekar N.
AU - Aparna, I. N.
AU - Hegde, Veena
PY - 2008/10/1
Y1 - 2008/10/1
N2 - The maxillofacial patient can experience unique alterations in the normal oral / craniofacial environment because of maxillofacial trauma, congenital defects, developmental anomalies and neuromuscular diseases. In general, there is reduced capacity for residual teeth and tissue to provide optimal cross arch support, stability and retention. The design must take into account the tooth-tissue support considerations and the impact of the altered environment on prosthesis support, stability and retention. The present article is a case report of the rehabilitation of a compromised Aramany class II maxillectomy defect with a definitive hollow bulb obturator.
AB - The maxillofacial patient can experience unique alterations in the normal oral / craniofacial environment because of maxillofacial trauma, congenital defects, developmental anomalies and neuromuscular diseases. In general, there is reduced capacity for residual teeth and tissue to provide optimal cross arch support, stability and retention. The design must take into account the tooth-tissue support considerations and the impact of the altered environment on prosthesis support, stability and retention. The present article is a case report of the rehabilitation of a compromised Aramany class II maxillectomy defect with a definitive hollow bulb obturator.
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U2 - 10.4103/0972-4052.49187
DO - 10.4103/0972-4052.49187
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:65249100822
SN - 0972-4052
VL - 8
SP - 221
EP - 224
JO - Journal of Indian Prosthodontist Society
JF - Journal of Indian Prosthodontist Society
IS - 4
ER -