Mid Facial Defect Rehabilitation Using Extra Oral and Intraoral Prosthesis Retained by Magnets
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Mid facial defects with radical maxillectomy leading to extended defects in hard and soft tissues resulting in communication between oral cavity and orbit. These defects lead to aesthetic, functional and psychological problems. This case report presents a technique for prosthetic rehabilitation of such defects using two piece prosthesis. A hollow bulb obturator and silicon orbital prosthesis with magnetic retention. Prosthesis improved the patients speech, mastication, swallowing and esthetics.
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Ashfaq Yaqoob
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