Clinical effect of prosthesis on type Ⅴ maxillary defects / 口腔疾病防治

ABSTRACT

Objective @#To investigate the clinical efficacy of prosthesis retained by metal clasp and flexible clasp in the repair of type Ⅴ maxillary defects after tumor resection. @*Methods@#23 maxillary tumor surgical patients were selected in this study and restored with maxillofacial prosthesis. Total 24 prosthesis combined with metal clasp and flexible dentures were followed up for half a year to 2 years. @*Results @#After the application of prosthesis, better maxillofacial appearances are presented in all of the patients, Watian drinking water tests are improved to grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ from grade Ⅳ or Ⅴ in 21 patients, there was significant difference (P < 0.05); Soft diet can be masticated on affected side in 15 patients; The mean speech intelligibility score with and without prosthesis were (83.2 ± 7.3)% and (36.6 ± 5.6)%, there was significant difference (P < 0.05); Favorable hygienic situations of oral cavity and prosthesis are maintained in 18 patients.@*Conclusion @#Prosthesis combined with metal clasp and flexible denture performed favorable clinical efficacy and contributed to improve the living quality and mental health after tumor resection.