Fabricating a Hollow Obturator with Visible Light-Cured Resin System

Authors: Kocacikli, Mustafa¹; Yalug, Suat²; Yazicioglu, Huseyin²; Yilmaz, Caner²

Source: Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 17, Number 7, October 2008 , pp. 596-598(3)

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Abstract:

Obturators are routinely used in the rehabilitation of maxillectomy defects. Ideally, obturators should be easily constructed to produce a comfortable and stable prosthesis. This article describes a technique that provides an easy method for the construction of an obturator prosthesis using a visible light-cured (VLC) resin. As a result, technicians can easily construct obturators in little time; this would, in turn, provide patients with light, comfortable, and tolerable prostheses.

Keywords: Maxillofacial prostheses; palatal obturator; visible light-cured resin

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-849X.2008.00335.x

Affiliations: 1: Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey 2: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

Publication date: 2008-10-01