Functional and aesthetic rehabilitation with maxillary prosthesis supported by two zygomatic implants for maxillary defect resulting from cancer ablative surgery: a case report/technique article

摘要: We report herein a case of functional and aesthetic rehabilitation with maxillary prosthesis supported by only two zygomatic implants for patient severe defect resulting from subtotal maxillectomy malignant melanoma the upper gingiva. A 76-year-old woman was referred to our facility non-painful discoloration After several examinations, clinical diagnosis gingiva (cT3N1M0 stage IVA, American Joint Committee on Cancer) made. Subtotal utilizing Le Fort I osteotomy neck dissection were performed. conventional resection denture made employed postoperatively, but unable be suitably retained due insufficient residual structures. Six months after tumor resection, inserted into bilateral bones. Magnetic attachments applied as mechanism attaching denture. application these implants, retention stability considerably improved. The became able eat normal diet. From an perspective, depressed lip also properly restored, leading acceptable facial appearance.