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Rehabilitation After Severe Maxillectomy Using a Magnetic Obturator (A Case Report) Publisher



Arshad M1, 2 ; Shirani G1, 3 ; Mahmoudi X4
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Source: Clinical Case Reports Published:2018


Abstract

This report presents oral rehabilitation of a maxillectomy patient after cancer surgery by fabricating a prosthesis comprising of a denture and a custom-made magnetic retainer. Herein, we present a case of hemimaxillectomy due to squamous cell carcinoma, which was efficiently rehabilitated with implants. Patient's condition and his profile acceptably improved following rehabilitation. © 2018 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.