Prosthetic rehabilitation of patient with maxillofacial defect by hollow bulb obturator

Authors

  • GK Shrestha Department of Prosthodontics, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • P Parajuli Department of Prosthodontics, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • P Suwal Department of Prosthodontics, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • RK Singh Department of Prosthodontics, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hren.v11i3.9656

Keywords:

hemimaxillectomy, hollow bulb obturator, maxillectomy, maxillofacial prosthesis

Abstract

Introduction: Post-surgical maxillary defect is mostly repaired by the use of an obturator, which is often quite heavy due to the extension into the defect that is better relieved by making it hollow.

Objective: To fabricate hollow bulb obturator in simple way.

Case: An 85 year old man was referred from ENT department after hemimaxillectomy to remove squamous cell carcinoma, for obturator prosthesis and was treated with hollow bulb obturator prosthesis.

Conclusion: The hollow bulb reduces the weight of prosthesis making is comfortable for the patient.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v11i3.9656

Health Renaissance 2013;11(3):284-286

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Published

2014-01-18

How to Cite

Shrestha, G., Parajuli, P., Suwal, P., & Singh, R. (2014). Prosthetic rehabilitation of patient with maxillofacial defect by hollow bulb obturator. Health Renaissance, 11(3), 284–286. https://doi.org/10.3126/hren.v11i3.9656

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Case Reports