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Light-cured hollow obturators.

I C Benington1

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Dentistry, Northern Ireland.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 1, 1989
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Reconstructing large upper jaw defects with obturators is challenging. A new technique using visible light-cured resin offers a faster, more comfortable, and stable prosthetic solution.

Area of Science:

  • Maxillofacial prosthetics
  • Dental materials science

Background:

  • Rehabilitation of large maxillary defects often requires obturators.
  • Traditional methods for fabricating obturators can be time-consuming and result in uncomfortable prostheses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for constructing upper jaw obturators.
  • To evaluate the ease of fabrication, comfort, and stability of prostheses made with this new method.

Main Methods:

  • A technique utilizing visible light-cured resin for obturator fabrication is presented.
  • The method focuses on overcoming limitations of traditional materials and techniques.

Main Results:

  • The described technique allows for the easy and quick construction of obturators.

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  • Resultant prostheses are characterized by being lightweight, comfortable, and well-tolerated by patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Visible light-cured resin offers an effective solution for fabricating maxillofacial obturators.
    • This technique improves patient comfort and prosthesis stability in the rehabilitation of large upper jaw defects.