A two-part prosthesis for edentulous patients following maxillectomy

Conventional dentures constructed for edentulous patients who have undergone maxillectomy have serious deficiencies, not the least being the lack of employable support and retention. This paper describes a method for the construction of a prosthesis which incorporates a removable flexible obturator. This technique overcomes the anatomical problems which limit conventional restorations, and provides dentures which are retentive and stable in function and comfortable for the patient to wear.