Implant-supported and magnet-retained oral-nasal combination prosthesis in a patient with a total rhinectomy and partial maxillectomy due to cancer: A clinical report.
This clinical report describes the fabrication of an implant-supported and magnet-retained combination oral-nasal prosthesis for a patient with a midline midfacial defect. The patient had undergone a total rhinectomy and partial maxillectomy as part of his cancer treatment. The nasal prosthesis was retained on the face by a magnet attached to the implant-supported maxillary denture, resulting in improved appearance and the recovery of speech, mastication, and swallowing functions.
Assistant Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Electronic address: amwon@mdanderson.org.
Alexander M
AM
Won
Anaplastologist, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Patti
P
Montgomery
Associate Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Ruth
R
Aponte-Wesson
Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Mark
M
Chambers
D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D059346:Magnets; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design