PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE MAXILLARY DEFECT SECONDARY TO MUCORMYCOSIS : A CASE REPORT

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that invades rapidly and is usually seen in the immunocompromisedpatients.Rhinocerebral and pulmonary are the main two forms.Rhinocerebral form starts in the maxillary antrum and invades rapidly to causenecrotizing ulceration of palate with a blackish slough andsubsequent exposure of bone.Initial finding that is usually found is sinus opening or palatal perforation and subsequent mobility of teeth. Surgical resection of the necrosed area results in a defect that may vary from a small opening to extensive defect.So the prosthodontic management becomes important to aid the patient with basic functions that is mastication , speech and esthetics.This case report presents a case of the prosthodontic management of the acquired maxillary defect that occurred secondary to mucormycosis in a known diabetic male patient.