Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Oral Cancer Rehabilitation in Mumbai
Specialist prosthodontic rehabilitation for oral cancer patients — obturators, surgical stents, facial prosthetics and post-surgical dental care. HCG Cancer Hospital affiliated.
Dr. Sorabh R. Jain serves as Visiting Prosthodontist at HCG Cancer Hospital, Mumbai one of India’s leading oncology centres. In this role, he collaborates with the oncology surgical and radiation teams to provide specialist prosthodontic care for patients undergoing or recovering from oral and maxillofacial cancer treatment.
Patients can be referred to Dr. Jain directly from HCG Cancer Hospital or from any oncology centre in Mumbai and Maharashtra. Private consultations are also available at Dr. Prostho Dental Clinic.
What Is Maxillofacial Prosthetics?
Maxillofacial prosthetics is a specialist branch of prosthodontics focused on the rehabilitation of patients who have lost facial structures or the function of oral structures due to cancer surgery, trauma, congenital conditions or other disease.
The goal is to restore function (eating, speaking, swallowing), protect healing tissues, and improve the patient’s quality of life and appearance after what is often profoundly difficult treatment. This field requires both specialist dental training and an understanding of oncology, surgical anatomy, and the psychological needs of patients going through major illness.
Services We Provide
Obturators — Palate Prosthetics Mumbai
An obturator is a prosthesis that closes a surgical defect in the palate (roof of the mouth) created during cancer surgery. Without an obturator, patients cannot eat or speak normally. Dr. Jain fabricates immediate (surgical), interim and definitive obturators working in coordination with the surgical team at HCG and other Mumbai oncology centres.
Surgical Stents & Radiation Prosthetics
Surgical stents protect healthy tissues during radiation therapy and guide surgical access. Radiation positioning stents, tongue depressors and custom trismus (jaw opening) devices are fabricated to specification for each patient.
Post-Surgical Dental Rehabilitation
Following oral cancer surgery, patients often need specialist dental rehabilitation implant-supported prostheses in irradiated sites, removable prosthetics for resected jaws, and staged treatment planning that coordinates with the oncology team’s timeline.
Orbital Prosthetics (Eye Prostheses)
Custom silicone or acrylic orbital prostheses for patients who have lost an eye due to maxillofacial cancer or orbital tumour surgery. Fabricated to match the patient’s remaining eye in colour, texture and appearance.
Nasal Prosthetics
Custom nasal prostheses for patients who have undergone rhinectomy (surgical removal of the nose) for maxillofacial cancer. Retained by adhesive, implants, or spectacle frame.
Auricular (Ear) Prosthetics Mumbai
Custom silicone auricular prostheses for patients who have lost an ear due to surgery, trauma or congenital absence. Colour-matched to the patient’s skin and retained by adhesive or implant-retained bar framework.
Frequently Asked Questions — Oral Cancer Rehabilitation
What is an obturator prosthesis?
An obturator is a custom dental prosthesis that closes the opening (defect) in the palate created by cancer surgery. It allows the patient to eat, drink and speak normally after surgery. Dr. Jain fabricates surgical, interim and definitive obturators for patients at HCG Cancer Hospital and other Mumbai oncology centres.
Can I have dental implants after oral cancer treatment?
In many cases, yes, though timing and feasibility depend on whether radiation therapy was used, the dose received, and the condition of the remaining bone. Dr. Jain assesses each case individually and plans implant rehabilitation in coordination with the treating oncologist.
How are facial prosthetics made?
Facial prosthetics (for ear, nose, eye) are custom-fabricated in medical-grade silicone, colour-matched to the patient’s skin tone under natural lighting. Impressions are taken of the surrounding anatomy to ensure a precise fit. Retention is by medical adhesive, spectacle frame, or implant-retained framework.
How do I get referred to Dr. Jain for oral cancer rehabilitation?
Patients can be referred directly by their oncology surgeon, radiation oncologist or GP. Self-referrals are also accepted. Please call +91-7303302651 or fill the contact form and mention that you are seeking maxillofacial or cancer rehabilitation.