Use of orbital conformer to improve speech in patients with confluent maxillectomy and orbital defects Journal Article


Authors: Colebeck, A. C.; Kase, M. T.; Nichols, C. B.; Golden, M.; Huryn, J. M.
Article Title: Use of orbital conformer to improve speech in patients with confluent maxillectomy and orbital defects
Abstract: The basic objective in prosthetic restoration of confluent maxillary and orbital defects is to achieve a comfortable, cosmetically acceptable prosthesis that restores speech, deglutition, and mastication. It is a challenging task complicated by the size and shape of the defects. The maxillary obturator prosthesis often satisfies the objective of adequate deglutition; however, orbital defects that are not obturated in the medial, septal, or posterior walls allow air to escape, negatively impacting phonation. This article describes a technique to achieve favorable prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with a maxillectomy and ipsilateral orbital exenteration. The prosthetic components include maxillary obturator, orbital conformer, and orbital prosthesis connected using rigid magnetic attachments.
Keywords: rehabilitation; maxilla; implants; magnets; maxillofacial prosthesis; clinical report; midface reconstruction; maxillary obturator; ocular prosthesis; prosthetic technique; obturator prosthesis
Journal Title: Journal of Prosthodontics - Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry
Volume: 25
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1059-941X
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2016-04-01
Start Page: 241
End Page: 246
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000374348300009
DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12282
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 25953143
PMCID: PMC5072583
Notes: Article -- Source: Wos
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