Fabrication of one-piece hollow-bulb interim obturator after maxillary resection-A case report

Renu Gupta; R.P. Luthra; Akrant Mehra; Bhavya Aggarwal

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

Fabrication of one-piece hollow-bulb interim obturator after maxillary resection-A case report

Renu Gupta, R. P. Luthra, Akrant Mehra, Bhavya Aggarwal

Abstract :

The presence of oral cancer can necessitate the surgical removal of all or part of the maxilla, leaving the patient with a defect compromising the oral cavity�s integrity and function. Upon removal of surgical obturator after 7-10 days of surgery requires faication of interim obturator. Which intern helps in restoration of esthetics, deglutition, and speech till the time patient is ready for definitive prosthesis. This article describes a simple technique to faicate a one piece hollow bulb interim obturator.