Magnetic retention for obturators.
Prosthetic rehabilitation can be challenging in cases of maxillectomy or developmental defect. This article describes a case in which a magnetically retained, implant-supported denture was used to restore the maxilla following hemi-maxillectomy. Use of the Oral Health Impact Profile before and after treatment showed a marked diminution in the number of adverse impacts 2 weeks post-placement and during review 6 months later.
Al-Salehi
Samira K
SK
Department of Adult Dental Care, Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. s.k.al-salehi@sheffield.ac.uk
Calder
Ian D
ID
Lamb
David J
DJ
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010158:Palatal Obturators