Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science  2016;32(4):322-329

doi:10.14368/jdras.2016.32.4.322

Implant assisted obturator in patient after maxillectomy: a case report.

Yoon Hee SEO 1 ; Joon Seok LEE ; Young Gyun SONG

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Keywords

maxillectomy; palatal obturator; implant assisted removable partial denture

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Reconstruction of the maxillectomy with an obturator is to restore masticatory, swallowing, phonetic and esthetic problems. Stress created by lateral forces is minimized by the proper selection of an occlusal scheme, elimination of premature occlusal contacts, and wide distribution of supporting area. It should be considered that properly designed retainers reduce the stresses transmitted to the abutment while the obturator is in function. The following clinical report presents palatal obturator treatment with implant assisted removable partial denture (IARPD) design that restores normal function and esthetics in patients who experienced maxillectomy and dental implant failure.