Abstract
A digital workflow was used to design and prefabricate a 3-dimensionally printed,
esthetic obturator prosthesis for immediate placement after a partial maxillectomy.
The approach involved simultaneous reciprocation and support of the maxillary defect
during the surgery and minimized the incidence of cicatricial contracture of the soft
tissue, preventing permanent facial deformity and dysfunction.
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Published online: February 23, 2023
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Funding: Sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Project No. YG2022QN054).
Y.H. and J.L. contributed equally to this article.
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