Application of obturator integrated orbital prosthesis: pregentation of two cases
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Case Report
P: 205-208
September 2008

Application of obturator integrated orbital prosthesis: pregentation of two cases

Gulhane Med J 2008;50(3):205-208
1. GATF Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Diş Hastalıkları Servisi
2. İstanbul Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Maksillofasiyal Protez Anabilim Dalı
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Received Date: 04.06.2007
Accepted Date: 06.09.2007
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ABSTRACT

Esthetics and retention are two features that need to be in the first place when fabricating a facial prosthesis. In patients with midfacial defects, a restoration with the combination of an obturator and facial prosthesis might be preferred. Although introduction of implant application presents a significant possibility for the retention of a facial prosthesis, challenges towards the limited use of implants direct the clinician to the utilization of magnetic retention. In this case report two similar cases with a facial prosthesis fabricated by the integration of orbital prosthesis and obturator via magnetic attachments are presented.

Keywords:
Mandibular-facial prostheses, magnet