Modified Technique to Fabricate a Definitive Closed Bulb Hollow Obturator for Maxillectomy in a Patient Following COVID-Associated Mucormycosis: A Case Report.

Immunocompromised people developed mucormycosis as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Antifungal medications, surgical excision of infected tissues, and therapy of underlying metabolic problems are available forms of treatment. Usually, surgery entails completely excising the affected area. The patient is at risk for nasal twang, nasal cavity leaks, and impaired masticatory function because of these anomalies. The obturator prosthesis may form an oro-nasal seal in such problems. Additionally, lowering the prosthesis weight contributes to improved stability and retention. This case report explains a novel flasking technique to lessen the prosthesis weight and a modified impression technique to capture the palatal deformity.

Rehabilitation of Edentulous Arch Using All-on-Four Treatment Protocol: A Case Report.

In edentulous arches, alveolar ridge atrophy after tooth extraction is a common problem that affects patient comfort and quality of life. Implant-supported fixed restorations are a well-proven treatment option for edentulism. The concepts of implant dentistry have developed over time to produce better aesthetics and functional results. To reduce cantilever length and enable prostheses with 12 teeth, the all-on-four technique entails inserting two anterior implants axially and distally orienting two posterior implants. Compared to conventional loading, immediate loading offers various benefits without compromising quality. An instantaneous fixed provisional allows patients immediate function and preserves their quality of life while also promoting a high degree of patient satisfaction in terms of aesthetics, phonetics, mastication, and psychological comfort.

An Innovative Technique of Iris Positioning Using Digital Photographs for Custom Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report.

Trauma, cancer, and congenital abnormalities are the three main causes of eye loss. A person's personal and professional life is left with functional, aesthetic, and psychological problems when they lose one eye. A customized ocular prosthesis made of heat-cured polymethylmethacrylate can be used to restore an eye defect. Fabrication of the customized ocular prosthesis has multiple steps including scleral plank fabrication, iris positioning, and characterization. This article's primary goal is to explain a novel method for iris positioning for better cosmetic outcomes.

Rehabilitation of a Patient With Maxillary Defect and Severe Attrition Using Obturator Prostheses: A Case Report.

Surgery for palate lesions may result in oro-nasal/antral communication, which reduces a person's quality of life by affecting swallowing, speech, and food reflux. The shape and size of this obturator prosthesis might vary based on the severity of the defect. This case report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient with post-COVID mucormycosis and generalized attrition of teeth using an obturator and full mouth rehabilitation.

Customizing the Emergence Profile Around an Immediately Loaded Single Implant in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Report.

An optimal esthetic result is essential for an implant-supported restoration in the anterior zone. In the esthetic zone, providing immediate interim restorations following implant surgery has been proposed as a reliable and desirable treatment approach. A well-contoured interim restoration following implant placement minimizes hard and soft tissue changes in the peri-implant zone. This in turn has the potential to enhance the esthetic outcome and, therefore, patient satisfaction. Multiple prosthetic and surgical aspects need to be carefully planned and executed to achieve the intended final result. This is a report describing the steps involved in recontouring the gingiva to achieve an optimal emergence profile following the immediate loading of a single implant in the esthetic zone.

Esthetic Rehabilitation of Partially Edentulous Ridge With Horizontal Bone Augmentation Using the Sausage Technique: A Report of Two Cases.

Bone augmentation techniques have been used in atrophic ridges to attain appropriate bone volume and enable dental implant insertion. By reducing the need for autogenous bone and decreasing morbidity at the donor sites, the use of bone substitutes has improved patient comfort and satisfaction. One of the major challenges in implant dentistry is achieving an optimal esthetic result with implant-supported crowns in the esthetic zone. Multiple prosthetic and surgical aspects need to be carefully planned and executed to achieve the final esthetic result. This is a report describing bone augmentation using the sausage technique and subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation in two cases.