Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Mucormycosis Patient Following Hemimaxillectomy with an Obturator and Orbital Prosthesis

Mucormycosis is a severe fungal infection that can cause significant damage to the maxillofacial tissue, requiring complex rehabilitation techniques. The interdisciplinary team comprising maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, and oculoplastic surgeons devised a tailored approach to address the patient’s functional and esthetic concerns. The obturator was meticulously fabricated to restore oral competence, facilitate speech articulation, and prevent nasal regurgitation. Concurrently, the orbital prosthesis aimed at restoring facial symmetry and concealing the enucleated eye, thereby improving the patient’s psychological well-being. This case report presents the collaborative efforts of various specialties in the successful fabrication of both an obturator and an orbital prosthesis for a patient with mucormycosis-induced maxillofacial defects.