Prosthetic rehabilitation for patient with hemi-maxillectomy: Obturator combined with a hybrid telescopic double crown using friction pin
10.14368/jdras.2018.34.4.317
- Author:
Jeong Gyo SEO
1
;
Jin Hyun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea. prosth95@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
oral cancer;
maxillecotmy;
telescopic double crown removable partial denture;
friction pin
- MeSH:
Crowns;
Dentures;
Follow-Up Studies;
Friction;
Head;
Humans;
Maxilla;
Mouth Neoplasms;
Neck;
Prognosis;
Radiotherapy;
Rehabilitation
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2018;34(4):317-323
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
When oral cancer develops in the maxilla, oro-nasal communication occurs after surgical treatment including removal of the primary site. Restoration through an obturator is necessary to prevent food from storing due to non-oral opening, and to ensure proper pronunciation and aesthetic restoration. In this case, the patient was treated with right hemi-maxillectomy due to oral cancer and has residual abutment and poor periodontal support due to the effect of head and neck radiotherapy. The obturator was treated with a hybrid telescopic double crown denture. Reporting a successful prognosis in 18 months of follow-up.
