Modified snap-on attachment with 'O-ring' for two piece hollow bulb obturator.
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2013-07
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Abstract
Restoration of near normal functions in patients who have been treated with hemimaxillectomy
is generally difficult, in view of the restriction in mouth opening following healing of large
surgical wound. Further, the extent and nature of the surgical defect differ from patient to
patient. Thus, design of an obturator needs to be patient oriented. In this report, we describe a
novel snap-on attachment with O-ring in a conventional two piece hollow bulb obturator for a
70-year-old male treated for carcinoma of the left maxilla and sinus.
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Hollow bulb obturator, large defect, maxillectomy, O-ring retention, prosthesis, snap-on attachment
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Gunasekar C, Nasser K S Gamal Abdul, Sabarigirinathan C, Kumar K Ram. Modified snap-on attachment with 'O-ring' for two piece hollow bulb obturator. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2013 Jul-Aug; 24(4): 507-510.