Article type :
Case Report
Author :
Varun Kumar, Gauri S Bandre, Geeta Arya, Gauri S Bandre, Geeta Arya, Varun Kumar, Gauri S Bandre, Geeta Arya, Varun Kumar
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Abstract :
Surgical resection of oral squamous cell carcinoma often results in postoperative defects such as palatal fistulae, leading to significant functional impairments including nasal regurgitation, speech difficulty, and compromised mastication. These complications greatly diminish the patient's quality of life. In situations where immediate surgical closure is not feasible, prosthodontic rehabilitation with an obturator prosthesis plays a crucial role in restoring oral function.
Keyword :
Palatal fistula, Palatal obturator, Obturator prosthesis, Oral squamous cell carcinoma, Maxillofacial rehabilitation, Heat-cure acrylic obturator, Oro-nasal communication, Prosthodontic management.