Fabrication of an Interim Obturator for a Patient with a Maxillary Defect and Restricted Mouth Opening

Maxillectomy defects can lead to oroantral communication, causing difficulties with chewing, swallowing, speech, and facial appearance. Prosthodontists play a crucial role in rehabilitating such defects using obturators1 . The fabrication of an interim obturator with acrylic framework for a patient who had an acquired maxillary defect. In this clinical report, the patient with very limited mouth opening and an alternative impression making was done, retention was achieved by utilizing the remaining teeth, employing one circumferential clasp on the right lateral and two ball end clasp on canine and first premolar. A complete palate was designed to ensure optimal load distribution to the surrounding tissues.