Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report
INTRODUCTION: This clinical case report with a 5-year follow-up period describes the successful prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient who underwent subtotal bilateral maxillectomy for mucormycosis; a serious but rare fungal infection. CASE PRESENTATION: A 65-year-old male presented with speech and...
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| description | INTRODUCTION: This clinical case report with a 5-year follow-up period describes the successful prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient who underwent subtotal bilateral maxillectomy for mucormycosis; a serious but rare fungal infection.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 65-year-old male presented with speech and eating difficulties post-maxillectomy due to mucormycosis. The consequential wide defect had involved the entire hard palate and most of the soft palate. A customized obturator, anchored by three zygomatic implants and one infraorbital rim implant, restored function and aesthetics. Precise implant placement and meticulous prosthetic design ensured optimal retention. Follow-ups showed sustained improvements in speech, chewing, and quality of life, with no complications.
CONCLUSION: Despite anatomic deficiencies, the patient's aesthetic and functional demands were fulfilled. Zygomatic implant-retained obturators offered an effective solution for maxillary defects, enhancing oral health and patient satisfaction. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c8ca09acbb24e0b9f4382c49403746e2025-08-20T01:47:21ZengKhyber Medical UniversityKhyber Medical University Journal2305-26432305-26512023-06-01152134710.35845/kmuj.2023.229281952Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case reportMaria Shakoor Abbasi0Jehan Alam1Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, PakistanDental Department, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, PakistanINTRODUCTION: This clinical case report with a 5-year follow-up period describes the successful prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient who underwent subtotal bilateral maxillectomy for mucormycosis; a serious but rare fungal infection. CASE PRESENTATION: A 65-year-old male presented with speech and eating difficulties post-maxillectomy due to mucormycosis. The consequential wide defect had involved the entire hard palate and most of the soft palate. A customized obturator, anchored by three zygomatic implants and one infraorbital rim implant, restored function and aesthetics. Precise implant placement and meticulous prosthetic design ensured optimal retention. Follow-ups showed sustained improvements in speech, chewing, and quality of life, with no complications. CONCLUSION: Despite anatomic deficiencies, the patient's aesthetic and functional demands were fulfilled. Zygomatic implant-retained obturators offered an effective solution for maxillary defects, enhancing oral health and patient satisfaction.https://www.kmuj.kmu.edu.pk/article/view/22928prosthetic rehabilitationzygomatic implantssubtotal bilateral maxillectomy |
| spellingShingle | Maria Shakoor Abbasi Jehan Alam Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report Khyber Medical University Journal prosthetic rehabilitation zygomatic implants subtotal bilateral maxillectomy |
| title | Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report |
| title_full | Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report |
| title_short | Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report |
| title_sort | restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant retained obturator a case report |
| topic | prosthetic rehabilitation zygomatic implants subtotal bilateral maxillectomy |
| url | https://www.kmuj.kmu.edu.pk/article/view/22928 |
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