title: Reconstruction of total maxillectomy defect with implant-retained obturator prosthesis.
abstract: Total maxillectomy is a relatively uncommon surgical procedure. Lack of support, retention and stability are common prosthodontic treatment problems for patients who have had a maxillectomy. This clinical report describes the prosthodontic management of a patient treated for plasmacytoma who required a bilateral maxillectomy after the radiotherapy. Osseointegrated implants and ball attachments were used to provide retention, support and stability of the definitive obturator. Mastication, deglutition, articulation and the midfacial profile of the patient were rehabilitated.
authors.forename: Cemal
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.forename: Ertan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Delilbaşi
authors.forename: Handan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Seçil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karakoca
authors.forename: Bilge Turhan
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Bal
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery