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Digital Workflow for a Two-Piece Hollow Bulb Obturator in Maxillary Defect Rehabilitation: A Clinical Case Report
Isabel Gomes1, João Paulo Martins1, Cátia Branco2
1Oral and Biomedical Sciences and Research Unit (UICOB), Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|December 1, 2025
Summary
This study presents a digital workflow for creating a two-piece hollow bulb maxillary obturator. This 3D-printed prosthesis effectively restored function and aesthetics for a patient with a large acquired maxillary defect.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Maxillectomy defects disrupt oral and nasal cavities, impacting function and aesthetics.
- Obturator prostheses are crucial for rehabilitating these complex defects.

