Rehabilitation of a patient with a post radiotherapy trismus with an obturator and a maxillary denture using magnet attachments.
10.4047/jkap.2008.46.6.586
- Author:
Hanna Eun Kyong BAE
1
;
Jeong Ho JEON
;
Moon Kyu CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University Dental Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Maxillectomy;
Obturator;
Post radiotherapy trismus
- MeSH:
Dentures;
Dietary Sucrose;
Humans;
Magnetics;
Magnets;
Maxilla;
Prostheses and Implants;
Retention (Psychology);
Trismus
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2008;46(6):586-590
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Construction of an obturator for rehabilitation of a patient who underwent a maxillectomy is vital. Routinely a constructed obturator includes denture portion. A patient who may present anatomical limitations due to surgical or radiotherapy complications often challenges the clinician. Purpose: This clinical report describes a patient with severe trismus after surgical resection and radiotherapy treatment of a tumor in the upper left maxilla. Conclusion: This report describes the concepts of using a rotational path insertion for an obturator and a separately constructed maxillary denture. The stability and retention of the obturator were obtained from anatomical features. Where as these were achieved through magnetic attachments and the remaining edentulous ridge to ensure esthetic and function of the prosthesis.
