Integrated Prosthetic and Surgical Treatment of Malignant Tumours of the Maxilla: A New Acrylic Plate Device

Abstract

Surgery for malignant tumours involving the palate often leads to postoperative problems for the patient. Most commonly a stent or a tampon is used to fill the resection cavity. Both materials have disadvantages, however. To overcome these we have since 1972 used a preoperatively made acrylic plate to separate the oral cavity from the resection cavity in 20 patients. This plate is fixed to the mucosa or to the remaining teeth by sutures and is left in place for 10-14 days postoperatively.