Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The evolution of the obturator framework design.

Gregory R Parr1, L Kirk Gardner

  • 1Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. gparr@mail.mcg.edu

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|June 20, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This review traces the evolution of obturator framework designs from 1530 to the present, highlighting key advancements in maxillofacial prosthetics. It covers historical designs, specialty development, and modern surgical-prosthetic coordination with implants.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dermal and mucosal reactions to an antimicrobial irreversible hydrocolloid impression material: a clinical report.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2006
Same author

Prosthodontic principles in the framework design of maxillary obturator prostheses. 1989.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2005
Same author

The teaching and treatment of upper airway sleep disorders in North American dental schools.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2003
Same author

Treating the modern complete denture patient: a review of the literature.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2002
Same author

In vitro hardness, water sorption, and resin solubility of laboratory-processed and autopolymerized long-term resilient denture liners over one year of water storage.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2002

Area of Science:

  • Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Dental Implantology
  • Surgical Reconstruction

Background:

  • The history of obturator framework design is traced from early rudimentary devices to modern complex prostheses.
  • The evolution reflects advancements in materials science, surgical techniques, and understanding of anatomical defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of the progress and evolution of obturator framework designs.
  • To contextualize the development of maxillofacial prosthetics as a specialty.
  • To discuss contemporary approaches in surgical-prosthetic coordination.

Main Methods:

  • Historical literature review, including manual searches and Medline database utilization.
  • Chronological analysis of key milestones in obturator design and maxillofacial prosthetics.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The earliest documented obturator design dates back to Ambrose Paré in 1530.
  • The establishment of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics marked a significant development in the specialty.
  • Modern approaches integrate complex surgical techniques, such as vascularized free flaps and osseointegrated dental implants.

Conclusions:

  • Obturation has a long history, evolving significantly over centuries.
  • The field of maxillofacial prosthetics has matured into a specialized discipline.
  • Current practices emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.