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KMID : 0362420170550030319
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Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2017 Volume.55 No. 3 p.319 ~ p.324
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Use of artificial palate for improving facial support in the fabrication of a maxillary obturator: A case report
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Yoon Hee-Kyoung
Hwang Hee-Seong
Kim Chul-Hoon
Kim Jung-Han
Kim Bok-Joo
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Abstract
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Patients with maxillectomy defects predisposed to not only difficulty in deglutition, mastication, speech but also psychological depression from impaired facial esthetics that affect life quality. Obturator prostheses play a important role in restoring the lost form, function and the quality of life for patients with maxillectomy defects. This clinical report presents the simplified approach to predict the degree of adequate facial support by Artificial palate which reflected from a maxillary interim obturator during the stabilization period after maxillectomy.
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KEYWORD
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Unilateral maxillary defect, Obturator, Artificial palate
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