An Innovative Technique for Complete Maxillectomy Rehabilitation

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Published: May 29, 2023
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Mucormycosis maxillectomy extra oral anchorage

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Tanvi R Patil
Post graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India
Chaitrali Desai
Post graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India
Bikash Pattanaik
Head of Department, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India
Seema Pattanaik
Reader and guide, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India
Neha Belsare
Reader and guide, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India
Ashish Mesharam
Reader and guide, Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India

Abstract

Mucormycosis is life-threatening and rapidly progressing fungal infection. The commonly used treatment protocol for such conditions includes surgical debridement including resection of maxillofacial structures like orbit, nose, and maxilla.


Aim: The primary aim of this innovation was to enhance the retention and stability of a prosthesis during rehabilitation of complete maxillectomy defects.


Materials and Method:


In this novel technique, aid of extra-oral anchorage was taken to overcome the lack of retention in complete maxillectomy defects.


Result: The prosthesis provides improved functional and esthetic rehabilitation of the patient.

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Tanvi R Patil, Chaitrali Desai, Bikash Pattanaik, Seema Pattanaik, Neha Belsare, & Ashish Mesharam. (2023). An Innovative Technique for Complete Maxillectomy Rehabilitation. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 11(2), 222–226. Retrieved from https://www.jclmm.com/index.php/journal/article/view/945
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Vol. 11: Number 2, 2023
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