Restoring Oral Function: A Case Report on Prosthodontic Rehabilitation with a Hollow Bulb Obturator for a Post-maxillectomy Patient Following COVID Mucormycosis

Mucormycosis is a rarely seen but potentially fatal fungal infection attributed to coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).It can result in severe tissue destruction and deformity in various anatomical regions, particularly the maxillofacial area.This article illustrates the case of a patient who underwent a left partial maxillectomy due to rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis following the COVID-19 infection.A hollow-bulb definitive obturator, an economical and practical option for prosthodontics restoration of acquired maxillary defects, rehabilitated the patient.The article explores the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of the case, as well as the implications for clinical practice.It underscores the importance of multidisciplinary care and individualized intervention for patients with maxillofacial defects caused by mucormycosis.