Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator: Laboratory Procedures

Khadija El Assraoui, Kanza Mrhar, Rajae Zeroual, Khadija Kaoun and Samira Bellemkhannate
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Khadija El Assraoui: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Kanza Mrhar: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Rajae Zeroual: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Khadija Kaoun: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Samira Bellemkhannate: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2021, vol. 2, issue 2, 23-26

Abstract: Patients with maxillectomy face problems with speech, swallowing, chewing and appearance. These defects are prosthetically rehabilitated with obturators that prevent oronasal communication, restoring function and social reintegration. An obturator must be light-weight, tight, easy to make and low cost. This article describes a simplified technique for fabrication of an acrylic hollow bulb obturator in two pieces using single flask. The prosthesis is made entirely of heat cure acrylic resin. The two parts of the obturator are sealed with the self-curing resin.

Keywords: Hollow bulb obturator; Maxillectomy; maxillofacial Prosthesis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2021.2.2.46

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