title: Comparison of obturator design for acquired maxillary defect in completely edentulous patients.
abstract: The most challenging and appreciated area in the field of Prosthodontics is the rehabilitation of maxillary defects. Tumors of the head and neck are the common cause for acquired maxillofacial defects. Surgical consequences predispose the patient to hypernasal speech, fluid leakage into nasal cavity, impaired masticatory function, and cosmetic deformity. The Prosthodontists play a significant role in the intervention and improve the quality of life of such patients. The current article describes two clinical case reports of completely edentulous patients with acquired maxillary defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. ahilasc@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Ahila
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Anitha
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thulasingam
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000379:methods