Spontaneous closure of partial maxillectomy defects using an acrylic removable partial dental prosthesis: A case series
Abstract
This case series describes the prosthodontic treatment of five patients who were treated with surgical resection, with or without flap reconstruction, and had remaining oronasal fistulas following their maxillary neoplasms. All five patients obtained spontaneous closure of their partial maxillectomy defects following the use of a maxillary protective removable dental prosthesis that did not engage the fistula.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Prosthodontics
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 618–624
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN