Article Proceedings Paper 2022 · 1 citations

Implant-Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient With Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report

Gundogdu, Mustafa, Cansever, Sumeyye, Karaavci, Muhammed Salih, Ertas, Umit

Abstract

Patients who have undergone maxillary resection procedures are rehabilitated with dental obturators or microvascular reconstruction. This case report describes implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient who underwent maxillary resection because of squamous cell carcinoma. After maxillectomy surgery, the patient was rehabilitated using a surgical obturator for 1 week, followed by an interim obturator until the surgical field was completely healed. For definitive prosthesis, different treatment options were presented from which the patient selected an implant-supported maxillofacial prosthesis and a removable mandibular partial prosthesis. Under general anesthesia, 2 zygomatic implants and 4 conventional implants to the posterior maxilla were inserted. After a healing period, the bar-retained maxillofacial prosthesis and removable mandibular partial denture were fabricated. The patient was satisfied regarding function, esthetics, speech, and swallowing. No problems, except slight discoloration of the prosthesis, were noted at the 6-month follow-up. Implant-supported maxillofacial prostheses are a valuable treatment option to improve quality of life after maxillary resection.

Keywords

Hader bar maxillofacial prosthesis obturator squamous cell carcinoma zygomatic implant MAXILLARY OBTURATOR ZYGOMA IMPLANT MAXILLECTOMY SURGERY STRESS

WoS Categories

Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: JOURNAL OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
Year: 2022
Volume: 48
Issue: 3
Pages: 215-219
ISSN: 0160-6972
eISSN: 1548-1336
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-20-00324
WoS UID: WOS:000837795200007

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