[Maxillary prosthesis for better QOL--analysis of maxillary prosthesis stability].
We report here an analysis of 100 cases of maxillary prosthesis, experienced from July, 1981 through June, 1989, with special reference to stability. Sixty-four percent of prostheses were partial denture type and complete denture type comprised thirty-two percent. Eighty-six percent of cases were estimated to have defects exceeding 2/6 and 3/6 of the surface width of the palate. Ninety percent of prostheses weighed less than 15 gm. The stability of these prostheses was estimated to be good in 85% of cases, the stability of the denture type being good in 95% of partial denture type cases, and 62% of complete denture type cases. According to type distinctions among maxillary defects as a whole, in the smaller 1/6 and 2/6 defect cases, good stability can be expected, and in 3/6 and 4/6 defect cases, 80% achieve good stability. According to prosthesis weight, 80% of those weighing less than 15 gm were considered to have shown good stability. Thus, these maxillary prostheses can remain in place and functional ameliorating disability and contributing to the patient's quality of life.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life