Technique of Fabrication of Definitive Hollow Obturator for Partial Maxillectomy Patient
Manjita M Parab
Citation Information :
Parab MM. Technique of Fabrication of Definitive Hollow Obturator for Partial Maxillectomy Patient. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2017; 7 (1):38-41.
Closed hollow obturators are often fabricated to provide adequate retention, stability and comfort for the patient.
Background
Rehabilitation of patient with maxillary obturator is the most common treatment option after maxillectomy. However, the heavy weight of obturator often leads to discomfort and problem in its retention.
Case report
This article presents rehabilitation of a patient after the surgical removal of desmoplastic ameloblastoma. It employs a simple procedure to create a closed hollow obturator with uniform and adequate thickness of prosthesis wall.
Conclusion
The technique offers advantage since it is easily fabricated with routinely used materials in a short time.
How to cite this article
Parab MM, Aras MA, Chitre V. Technique of Fabrication of Definitive Hollow Obturator for Partial Maxillectomy Patient. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2017;7(1):38-41.
Maxillofacial rehabilitation: prosthodontic and surgical considerations. St. Louis (MO): Ishiyaku Euro America; 1996. p. 240-285.
Speech outcomes in patients rehabilitated with maxillary obturator prostheses after maxillectomy: a prospective study. Int J Prosthodont 2002 Mar-Apr;15(2):139-144.
Conventional prosthetic rehabilitation after free flap reconstruction of a maxillectomy defect: a clinical report. J Prosthet Dent 2001 Dec;86(6):578-581.
J Prosthet Dent 2005 Jul;94(1):10-92.
Comparison of weight reduction in different designs of solid and hollow obturator prostheses. J Prosthet Dent 1989 Aug;60(2):214-217.
A simplified technique for construction of an interim obturator for a bilateral total maxillectomy defect. Int J Prosthodont 2000 Mar-Apr;13(2):166-168.
A hollow definitive obturator fabrication technique for management of partial maxillectomy. J Adv Prosthodont 2012 Nov;4(4):248-253.
A direct investment method of closed two-piece hollow bulb obturator. Case Rep Dent 2013;2013:326530.
Basic principles of obturator design for partially edentulous patients. Part I: classification. J Prosthet Dent 1978 Nov;40(5):554-557.
Fabrication of a closed hollow obturator. J Prosthet Dent 2004 Apr;91(4):383-385.
Fabrication of a hollow obturator with fluid resin. J Prosthet Dent 1984 Dec;52(6):891-895.
Two-piece hollow bulb obturator. Indian J Dent Res 2011 May-Jun;22(3):486-488.
