Fabrication of an interim buccal-retaining flange obturator for a patient undergoing partial maxillectomy

• Main Authors: Radhwan Algabri (Author), Sadeq Altayyar (Author), Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi (Author), Hanan Aboalrejal (Author), Abdalhaq Alhasani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Prosthodontic treatment of palatal defects focuses on closing oronasal communication and improving masticatory function, speech, esthetics, and comfort. The most difficult aspect of rehabilitating patients with hemimaxillectomy is ensuring the prosthesis has enough retention and stability. During he...