Prosthetic rehabilitation with framework obturator for hemimaxillectomy patient – A case report

Abstract

Postoperative hemimaxillectomy defects cause the patient to develop conditions such as nasal discharge (hypernasal speech), leakage of fluid in the nasal cavity, and deterioration of masticatory function. Thus, comprehensive rehabilitation is required to improve mastication, speech function and normal orofacial appearance. Successful prosthetic rehabilitation of postoperative hemimaxillectomy defect is a challenging procedure that requires multidisciplina- ry expertise to achieve acceptable esthetics, functional speech and swallowing outcomes. This case report describes clinical steps and laboratory procedures involved in prosthetic rehabilitation of an Aramany Class IV hemimaxillectomy patient with framework obturator.