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Obturation of the partial soft palate defect
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2004A partially resected soft palate represents a more significant challenge for effective prosthodontic obturation than for complete soft palate resections. In fact, for some patients it may not be possible to prosthetically rehabilitate with partial soft palate resections, resulting in velopharyngeal dysfunction, which could include hypernasal voice ...
Mark S, Chambers +2 more
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Button obturator for a soft palate defect
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 19801. Make a preliminary impression in a stock rim-lock tray using irreversible hydrocolloid, and pour in dental stone (Fig. 2). The tray is extended with plastic modeling compound and sprayed with an adhesive.t 2. Adapt one thickness of baseplate wax relief to the denture-bearing surfaces of the lubricated cast. 3. Construct a custom impression tray with
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Upper Lip Prosthesis Retained to a Palatal Obturator
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2011In cases of total or partial maxillectomies, the prosthetic rehabilitation is an effective alternative to minimize the sequelae left by surgical resection. The present study reports a clinical case of a 52-year-old patient who underwent partial maxillectomy, with upper lip involvement.
Goiato, Marcelo Coelho +5 more
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The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 2009
A 41-year-old man with cleft palate presented with a wide dehiscence and missing teeth. Six implants had been placed for fabrication of an overdenture, which was unsatisfactory. A bar was waxed and cast for connection to the implants; precision attachments were placed laterally for retention.
José Fernando Scarelli, Lopes +4 more
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A 41-year-old man with cleft palate presented with a wide dehiscence and missing teeth. Six implants had been placed for fabrication of an overdenture, which was unsatisfactory. A bar was waxed and cast for connection to the implants; precision attachments were placed laterally for retention.
José Fernando Scarelli, Lopes +4 more
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An interim obturator prosthesis with duplicated teeth and palate
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1984A technique for fabrication of an interim obturator has been described in which the palatal and arch form can be reproduced with relative accuracy. The duplication aids in rehabilitation of the patient, because an environment for the tongue similar to the preoperative environment may simplify speech and deglutition (Fig. 7).
J H, Kouyoumdjian, V A, Chalian
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A clinical assessment of obturator-wearing cleft palate patients
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1972Abstract An attempt was made to understand why some obturator-wearing patients can tolerate systematic pharyngeal section reductions and eventually can discard their obturators without detriment to their speech and vocal quality while others cannot. The age of the patient when treated appears to be the most important and valuable factor in achieving ...
L P, Wong, C E, Weiss
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The Nance Obturator, a New Fixed Obturator for Patients with Cleft Palate and Fistula
Journal of Prosthodontics, 2012Abstract In patients with fistulas that impair function (e.g., feeding, resonance, intelligibility), obturators are used to improve feeding and reduce nasal air emission by occluding the abnormal opening between the oral and nasal cavities. This report describes a novel method for occluding an anterior palatal fistula in patients with cleft palates ...
Ali, Borzabadi-Farahani +5 more
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Obturators for Cleft Palate and other Speech Appliances
Dental Update, 2005An outline is given of palato-pharyngeal function in the cleft palate patient and how it may be expected to vary from that of the non-cleft subject. The procedure of obturator moulding is described and the functioning of palatal training appliances and palatal supports explained.
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A technique for obturating palatal fistulas.
The Cleft palate journal, 1985Use of nontoxic self-adhesive material is described to obturate residual hard palate fistulas. This material may be used during perceptual and aerodynamic speech assessments to evaluate speech distortion and the relative contributions of velopharyngeal port and fistula to nasal air leakage during speech.
D J, Reisberg, H O, Gold, D S, Dorf
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Interim obturation of palatal perforations
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1985J R, Moergeli, W W, Fuller
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