AGUIAR, Lisiane; MOZZINI, André Roberto; LERSCH, Elder    CONTO, Ferdinando De. Palatal obturator: confection of an unconventional prosthesis - case report. RFO UPF []. 2013, 18, 1, pp. 125-129. ISSN 1413-4012.

Introduction: maxillary defects may be created by surgical treatment of benign or malignant neoplasms. Rehabilitation with obturator prosthesis is a complementary treatment option in cases where surgical procedures are contraindicated. The size and location of the defects influence the degree of difficulty for rehabilitation. Case report: this clinical report describes the prosthetic management of a patient subjected to bilateral partial maxillectomy for treatment of adenocarcinoma of the palate, which required an unconventional procedure for prosthesis stabilization by producing a spring device. Conclusion: the obturator prosthesis is used to restore masticatory function and improve speech, deglutition, and esthetics of these patients.

: Maxillofacial prosthesis; Palatal obturators; Oral rehabilitation.