[Clinical study of the two-stage hollow prosthesis on restoring unilateral maxillary defect with restricting mouth opening: a case report]

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Jun;32(3):312-3. doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2014.03.024.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

A case of a patient with a unilateral maxillary defect and restricted mouth opening was presented. The two-stage hollow maxillofacial prosthesis can be used to restore the above defect, thus promoting mastication, speaking, swallowing, and sucking, as well as improving the patient's appearance. Satisfactory results were achieved.

采用中空分段式赝复体修复单侧上颌骨缺损伴张口受限1例,使患者的语言、吞咽、吮吸及咀嚼功能得到了较好的恢复,面部外形也有很大的改善,同时患者取戴方便,治疗效果满意。

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mastication
  • Maxilla*
  • Maxillofacial Prosthesis*
  • Mouth
  • Prostheses and Implants