Impact of Immediate and Permanent Obturators on Facial Appearance
Author Information
Author(s): Türkaslan Süha, Baykul Timuçin, Aydın M Asım, Özarslan M Mustafa
Primary Institution: Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
Hypothesis
The use of immediate obturators improves facial contours and psychological outcomes after maxillectomy.
Conclusion
Immediate obturators are crucial for maintaining facial aesthetics and preventing soft tissue contracture after surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- Immediate obturators help maintain facial contours after surgery.
- Neglecting immediate obturator use can lead to serious facial deformities.
- Patients who received immediate obturators reported better psychological outcomes.
Takeaway
Using a special mouthpiece right after surgery helps people look and feel better, while not using it can cause serious facial problems.
Methodology
Case series involving three patients who underwent maxillectomy and were treated with obturators.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size and individual case reports.
Participant Demographics
Three patients: 2 males aged 46 and 61, and 1 female aged 24.
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