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ArticleCureus2024

Modified Technique to Fabricate a Definitive Closed Bulb Hollow Obturator for Maxillectomy in a Patient Following COVID-Associated Mucormycosis: A Case Report.

Alcina Fernandes, Grazina Fernandes, Kennedy Mascarenhas, Meena Aras, Vidya Chitre

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Alcina FernandesDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panaji, IND.
Grazina FernandesDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panaji, IND.
Kennedy MascarenhasDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panaji, IND.
Meena ArasDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panaji, IND.
Vidya ChitreDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Panaji, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immunocompromised people developed mucormycosis as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Antifungal medications, surgical excision of infected tissues, and therapy of underlying metabolic problems are available forms of treatment. Usually, surgery entails completely excising the affected area. The patient is at risk for nasal twang, nasal cavity leaks, and impaired masticatory function because of these anomalies. The obturator prosthesis may form an oro-nasal seal in such problems. Additionally, lowering the prosthesis weight contributes to improved stability and retention. This case report explains a novel flasking technique to lessen the prosthesis weight and a modified impression technique to capture the palatal deformity.

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closed bulb hollow obturatorcustomized impression techniquehollow bulb obturatormaxillectomymucormycosispalatal obturatorrehabilitation

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PMID38765446
PMCPMC11099591

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