Various prosthetic rehabilitation for mucormycosis
Keywords:
mucormycosis, prosthodontic rehabilitation, surgical resectionAbstract
Mucormycosis is a form of fungal infection that is invasive and rapidly progressive, thereby including nose and paranasal sinuses of the head and neck region with high mortality and morbidity. Compromised immunity such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, Leukaemia, long-term use of steroids are the most common causes of the disease. Acute surgical resection is performed that involves the resectioning of the affected maxillofacial structures such as orbit, maxilla and / or nose in such conditions. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of these large maxillofacial defects is challenging. Lack of retention due to dislodging forces exerted by scarred post-surgical soft tissues, lack of bony base, missing structures of the posterior palatal seal area, multiple defect sites and compromised medical status due to comorbidities are the numerous problems are encountered during the rehabilitation of such defects. The basic principle of any prosthetic rehabilitation design includes the preservation of the remaining natural tissues along with retention, stability, support, and aesthetics. Fixed or Removable Prosthodontic rehabilitation can be performed depending on the available supporting structures.
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