Keywords
Maxillofacial prosthesis
Palatal obturators
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to report a case of rehabilitation with the manufacture of a palatal obturator prosthesis, made after surgical removal of mucoepidermoid carcinoma located in the region of the palate that caused a bucco-sinusal communication. A 52-year-old male patient came at the prosthesis clinic of Nilton Lins University, reporting having undergone surgery to remove mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and who had difficulties in phonation, swallowing and chewing after the procedure. To solve the case, it was decided to make a palatal obturator prosthesis. It started by study molding with alginate, then the resulting model was taken to the paralelometer for planning the metal structure of the obturator. A cast partial denture with double bar connector, four twinned clasps for retention and an acrylic obturator portion on a posterior saddle was planned. After that, the niches were made followed by work molding. The model was sent to the laboratory and at the next consultation the prosthesis was successfully adapted in the mouth. With the installation, an improvement in the patient's oral functions was observed, reducing the consequences of the surgical sequel.
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