Functional outcome and quality of life after a maxillectomy: a comparison between an implant supported obturator and implant supported fixed prostheses in a free vascularized flap

Abstract

Within the limitations of this study, it demonstrated no difference in oral function between patients with implant supported obturators and implant supported fixed prostheses in free vascularized flaps after a maxillectomy. However, patients who received obturator therapy seemed to have poorer mental health than did patients with fixed prostheses, but it should be interpreted prudently with the study's limitation.