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Suction cup denture for restoration of maxillary edentulousness with hemilateral maxillary defects: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This single case report describes the rehabilitation of a 71-year-old man with a hemimaxillary defect following resection of maxillary gingival carcinoma and reconstruction with a pedicled submental island flap. Conventional prosthetic rehabilitation had failed to provide adequate retention, and implant therapy was contraindicated due to prior radiotherapy. A suction cup denture was fabricated as a minimally invasive alternative to restore function. At six months, the denture demonstrated satisfactory retention, stability, and masticatory efficiency, with the patient reporting improved comfort, speech, and quality of life, and no persistent mucosal complications were observed. This case suggests that suction cup dentures may serve as a temporary, low-cost, and functionally effective option for hemimaxillectomy patients with specific indications, provided that wearing time is restricted and close follow-up is maintained to minimize risks.

Source: Frontiers in Dental Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2025.1686431

Authors: Kaijie Lin, Yanhui Wang, Jianxin Wang, Lei Ma

Institutions: Qingdao University, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,353