Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with resection of squamous cell carcinoma: A report of two cases

• Published in: Contemporary clinical dentistry Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 294 - 297
• Main Authors: Arantes, Diandra, Rodrigues, Ricardo, de Arruda, José, de Magalhães, Cláudia, Mesquita, Ricardo, Goyatá, Frederico dos, Moreira, Allyson, Moreno, Amália
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2020; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Case Report; Case studies; Chewing; complete denture; Head & neck cancer; maxillectomy; Maxillofacial; Maxillofacial prostheses; maxillofacial prosthesis; Mouth cancer; oral and pharyngeal cancer; Oral cancer; Oral cavity; Oral surgery; Oropharynx; Palate; Patient outcomes; Pharynx; Prostheses; Regurgitation; Rehabilitation; Squamous cell carcinoma; Throat cancer; Tonsil; Brazil; oral and pharyngeal cancer; Complete denture; maxillectomy; maxillofacial prosthesis
• ISSN: 0976-237X; 0976-2361
• DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_320_19

Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation is almost always indicated after surgical treatment of affected individuals with oral cavity and pharynx cancers. Few articles have described in detail the technical sequence of maxillofacial prosthesis fabrication. The first case is a 56-year-old woman who was rehabilitated with pharyngeal obturator prosthesis after a partial maxillectomy, including soft palate, tonsil, oropharynx, and retromolar space regions. The second case is an 83-year-old man who was rehabilitated with hard palatal obturator prosthesis after a maxillectomy, including hard palate and nasal floor. In both cases, the patients complained of oronasal regurgitation and difficulty in chewing, swallowing, and speaking. A multi-professional approach including oral rehabilitation should be part of the treatment plan for individuals with oral and pharyngeal cancer after tumor resection.