title: Early prosthetic management of maxillectomy, hemimandibulectomy patient with a lateral mid facial defect: a case report.
abstract: Maxillofacial prostheses for acquired defects have become more complex and sophisticated with advances in surgical, physical, and rehabilitative dentistry, but before planning, orofacial structures must be analyzed as to the specific cause and the consequent objectives of rehabilitation. Also retention of facial prostheses is very much challenging. Hence, we are presenting the fabrication of an interim prosthesis obturator and cheek prosthesis to restore the speech, help in deglutition and prevent drooling of saliva.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, 509002 Andhrapradesh India.
authors.forename: Jayasree
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Komala
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, 509002 Andhrapradesh India.
authors.forename: Dileep Nag
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Vinnakota
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, 509002 Andhrapradesh India.
authors.forename: Tirupathi Reddy
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Banda
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahbubnagar, 509002 Andhrapradesh India.
authors.forename: Sriharsha Babu
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Vadapalli
keywords: Cheek prosthesis; Interim prosthesis obturator; Maxillofacial prostheses