International Journal of Dentistry Research 2018; 3(2): 38-40 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2018.3201
Rehabilitation of Maxillary Defect with an Interim Obturator: A Case Report
Dr.Chitra Goyal1 , Dr. Rahi Goyal2
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. Consultant at global Heart and General hospital
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Received: 7th January, 2018 / Accepted: 15th September, 2018 / Published : 30th August, 2018
An interim obturator acts as a bridge between surgical and definitive phases of treatment of a maxillectomy patient. Apart from restoring the functions of speech and deglutition, it has a great psychological benefit to the patient in regaining social acceptance. [1] For the success of a obturator it should cover maximum supporting area, utilizing all the favourable undercuts and utilizing the remaining teeth and reduction of the weight of the obturator is important. [2] This case report describes a modified technique for fabricating an overdenture with closed hollow bulb obturator.
Interim Obturator, Subtotal maxillectomy, C clasps
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