Flexible resins in the rehabilitation of maxillectomy patient.
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2012-01
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Surgical resection is an established and common method for treatment of maxillofacial tumors. Such intervening surgery in this region may involve the destruction of antral, nasal, or orbital contents and jaws. Normally, the end result is a defect which may affect speech, swallowing, mastication and facial appearance. Prosthodontic restoration of functions and facial form is an excellent method in the replacement of missing parts and restoration of contour. Pertinent research in materials, designs and methods have resulted in whole array of possible prosthess that can be provided to meet specific patient needs. This case report describes the fabrication of definitive obturator prosthesis made of flexible acrylic resin on a chrome cobalt base.
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Injection mould technique, maxillectomy, obturator, thermoplastic resin
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Tannamala Pavan Kumar, Pulagam Mahesh, Pottem Srinivas Rao, Karnam Shalini. Flexible resins in the rehabilitation of maxillectomy patient. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2012 Jan-Feb; 23(1): 97-100.