Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part A (2023)

Fabrication of a hollow open bulb obturator prosthesis using double investment technique: A case report

Author(s):

Dr. Gopika KK, Dr. Harsha Kumar K, Dr. R Ravichandran and Dr. Kavitha Janardanan

Abstract:
Surgical treatment of head and neck neoplasms has a major impact on patients in terms of their quality of life. Maxillary defects can result in speech impairment, mastication and swallowing difficulties as well as can affect facial esthetics. A prosthodontist can successfully provide a solution to all these problems that hamper the social well-being of a patient by delivering a well- fitting prosthesis. The clinician must also give special emphasis to the reduction of weight to enhance retention and stability. A case report on rehabilitating a hemi-maxillectomy patient with a definitive cast partial obturator is presented here.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Gopika KK, Dr. Harsha Kumar K, Dr. R Ravichandran and Dr. Kavitha Janardanan. Fabrication of a hollow open bulb obturator prosthesis using double investment technique: A case report. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2023;9(1):35-37. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i1a.1653