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AGUIAR, Lisiane; MOZZINI, André Roberto; LERSCH, Elder e CONTO, Ferdinando De. Palatal obturator: confection of an unconventional prosthesis - case report. RFO UPF [online]. 2013, vol.18, n.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.
Palavras-chave : Maxillofacial prosthesis; Palatal obturators; Oral rehabilitation.