Rehabilitation after maxillectomy in patients with implant-retained obturator: a preliminary report

Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of implant-retained obturator rehabilitation in patients after maxillectomy based on quality of life (QOL) and masticatory function. Methods The present study included 12 patients who underwent dental implant surgery after maxillectomy. Oral health-related QOL and masticatory function before and after completion of implant-retained obturator rehabilitation were evaluated. Results OHIP-14 scores showed significant differences in the domain for Functional limitation (before, 4.08±2.47; after, 1.33±0.98; p Conclusions Implant-retained obturator rehabilitation contributed to improved masticatory function and oral health-related QOL after maxillectomy.