Prosthodontic rehabilitation of the head and neck cancer patient
17 May 2024
Dental Technicians' Hub
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Learning Content
Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a maxillectomy patient requires careful planning and a multi-disciplinary team approach. When an obturator denture is required, the prosthesis must provide adequate retention in addition to restoring function, aesthetics and phonetics. This presentation documents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of patients with a surgically acquired defect in the maxilla.
Learning Aims
Discuss how to provide prosthodontic rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients - Highlight the importance of a multi-disciplinary team approach for the successful rehabilitation of patients.
Learning Objectives
Identify and select appropriate materials and implant systems for intra-oral prosthetic rehabilitation - Design and fabricate obturator prostheses for complex cases.
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