Hollow Bulb Definitive Obturation of a Post-Covid Mucormycosis Maxillectomy Defect – A Case Report.

Authors

Ravi M B, Dept of Prosthodontics JSS Dental college and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Karnataka-570015
Prakash P, Dept of Prosthodontics JSS Dental college and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Karnataka-570015
Sai Pranathi Putta, Clinician at Sri Sai Super Speciality Dental Hospital Hyderbad, Telangana-500038
Anupama Aradya, Dept of Prosthodontics JSS Dental college and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Karnataka-570015Follow
Rashmi S, Dept of pedoodntics JSS Dental college and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Karnataka-570015
Dhakshaini M R, Department of Prosthodontics, JSS Dental college and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Karnataka-570015

Abstract

The novel Coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), causes COVID-19.In the wake of COVID-19, incidences of mucormycosis were rising alarmingly, especially rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis.Most cases required surgical intervention followed by the fabrication of obturators.A hollow obturator is the most practical, convenient, and cost-effective solution for prosthodontic rehabilitation. A patient with pain overthe maxillary region (left) reported to the department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge. His past medical history revealed that he tested and recovered from SARS-CoV-2. Clinical, radiographic, and smear tests confirmed rhino-cerebral mucormycosis with post covid pneumonia. Surgical left partial maxillectomy performed 4 months back. His intra-oral examination revealed a large maxillary defect extending from the left-sided alveolar bone, along with a missing base of the maxilla and palatal bone.The case report presents a hollow bulb definitive obturator fabrication for the treatment of acquired maxillary defects after COVID-19-caused mucormycosis.

Recommended Citation

M B, Ravi; P, Prakash; Putta, Sai Pranathi; Aradya, Anupama; S, Rashmi; and M R, Dhakshaini (2022) "Hollow Bulb Definitive Obturation of a Post-Covid Mucormycosis Maxillectomy Defect – A Case Report.," International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences: Vol. 11: Iss. 4, Article 8.
DOI: 10.55691/2278-344X.1050
Available at: https://rescon.jssuni.edu.in/ijhas/vol11/iss4/8