Palatal Obturator after Maxillectomy following Squamous Cell Carcinoma

• Main Authors: Karim Chebbi (Author), Khaoula Bouaziz (Author), Oumaima Tayari (Author), Azza Berkaoui (Author), Mohamed Ali Bouzidi (Author), Jamila Jaouadi (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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After surgical excision of tumors involving the maxilla, depending on their location and size, maxillary defects can have harmful consequences, both esthetic and functional. These effects disrupt all the functions of the manducatory system, namely breathing, swallowing, and especially phonation, thu...