Management of large maxillary defect: A case study

Ahmed Amin Moselhy; Nasser Aly

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.7255

Management of large maxillary defect

A case study

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.7255

Authors

Ahmed Amin Moselhy Assoc. Pr. in Military Medical Academy, Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontic, Kopry El Koba Military Hospital, Egypt
Nasser Aly Assoc. Pr. Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Badr University Egypt

Keywords:

Acrylic resin hollow obturator, silicon bulb, large maxillary defect, mouth rehabilitation

Abstract

In cases of large maxillary defects and trismus that result from surgical removal of a tumor in the maxilla, the use of two pieces obturator overcome the problem and improve retention of the obturator by engagement of all desirable undercuts which enhance retention of the obturator. Improve retention of the obturator help the patient to continue his/her life. The case study describes the construction of a two pieces obturator with silicon bulb attached to a hollow Bulb obturator by a ledge.

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Published

12-05-2022

How to Cite

Moselhy, A. A., & Aly, N. (2022). Management of large maxillary defect: A case study. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S1), 9657–9665. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.7255

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Vol. 6 No. S1 (2022)

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