The use of direct metal laser sintering technology in the management of acquired maxillofacial defects due to malignant neoplasm

Rehabilitation of maxillary defects presents a significant challenge in terms of restoration of near normal functions following the healing of large surgical wound. The obturator prostheses as a part of prosthetic management are used for the separation of oral and nasal cavities to allow adequate de...

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Published in:Indian journal of multidisciplinary dentistry 2019-07, Vol.9 (2), p.111-114
Main Authors: Panda, Mousumi, Raut, Anjana, Hota, Sadanand, Bhushan, Purnendu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Cancer
Consent
Defects
Laboratories
Laser sintering
Management
Mandible
Maxillofacial
Prostheses
Prosthetics
Prosthodontics
Rehabilitation
Restoration
Soft tissues
Surgery
Teeth
Tumors
Wound healing
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Summary:Rehabilitation of maxillary defects presents a significant challenge in terms of restoration of near normal functions following the healing of large surgical wound. The obturator prostheses as a part of prosthetic management are used for the separation of oral and nasal cavities to allow adequate deglutition and articulation and support for the soft tissue to restore the midfacial contour in palatal defect cases. This clinical report describes a prosthetic approach to the rehabilitation of an acquired palatomaxillary defect with definitive obturator prosthesis as well as guide flange prosthesis for the management of mandibular deviation.
ISSN:2229-6360
2277-7113
DOI:10.4103/ijmd.ijmd_13_19