Interim Acrylic Plug-Type Obturator Prosthesis Following Marsupialization of a Maxillary Dentigerous Cyst in an Adolescent: A Case Report

TL;DR

A 16-year-old boy with a maxillary cyst underwent surgery and was fitted with a temporary acrylic prosthesis to restore function and appearance.

Contribution

Presents a novel interdisciplinary approach using an acrylic plug-type obturator after marsupialization for maxillary cyst treatment.

Findings

Marsupialization effectively reduced the size of the maxillary dentigerous cyst.

The acrylic obturator successfully restored function and esthetics post-surgery.

Collaboration between surgical and prosthodontic teams improved patient outcomes.

Abstract

This case report details the interdisciplinary management of a large dentigerous cyst located in the left maxillary region of a 16-year-old male patient. Marsupialization performed by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department created a surgical defect, which was successfully rehabilitated using an acrylic plug-type interim obturator fabricated by the Department of Prosthodontics. Sequential clinical and laboratory images demonstrate the treatment phases. This case underscores the importance of surgical-prosthodontic collaboration in restoring function, esthetics, and hygiene in maxillofacial cystic lesions.

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