I have never posted anything anywhere before, but I could really use the help. I was fitted with an obturator shortly after surgery. I have found it impossible to get used to. My quality of life is diminished as I only wear it to eat and when I go out, which I don't do nearly as much as I used to. Per my prosthodontist the obturator is a good fit. He suggested that I look into microvascular flap surgery, which I did at USC. The two options presented to me were a bit too invasive and the outcomes not guaranteed, which has sent me into looking for other options. Hence, any information on other surgical procedures would be much appreciated to:
1. Repair the small opening to my nasal cavity.
2. Options available so I no longer would need to wear the obturator.

Any and all help would be much appreciated.


Dx 12/17/15 SCC upper alveolar ridge T1-T2N0M0
Surg 2/24/16 Rt Part Maxillectomy/Alveolectomy
ext tooth 1 - 5, clr marg, no rad nec
non-smoker, light drinker, otherwise in good health