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Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material
Joint Authors
Suwal, P.
Shrestha, Bidhan
Hughes, E. Richard
Kumar Singh, Raj
Parajuli, Prakash Kumar
Shrestha, Pragya
Sharma, Arati
Adhikari, Galav
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients.
However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique.
This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating closed hollow bulb obturator using a single flask and one time processing method for an acquired maxillary defect.
Hard thermoplastic resin sheet has been used for the fabrication of hollow bulb part of the obturator.
Method.
After fabrication of master cast conventionally, bulb and lid part of the defect were formed separately and joined by autopolymerizing acrylic resin to form one sized smaller hollow body.
During packing procedure, the defect area was loaded with heat polymerizing acrylic resin and then previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it.
The whole area was then loaded with heat cure acrylic.
Further processes were carried out conventionally.
Conclusion.
This technique uses single flask which reduces laboratory time and makes the procedure simple.
The thickness of hollow bulb can be controlled and light weight closed hollow bulb prosthesis can be fabricated.
It also minimizes the disadvantages of closed hollow bulb obturator such as water leakage, bacterial infection, and discoloration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shrestha, Bidhan& Hughes, E. Richard& Kumar Singh, Raj& Suwal, P.& Parajuli, Prakash Kumar& Shrestha, Pragya…[et al.]. 2015. Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058283
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shrestha, Bidhan…[et al.]. Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058283
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shrestha, Bidhan& Hughes, E. Richard& Kumar Singh, Raj& Suwal, P.& Parajuli, Prakash Kumar& Shrestha, Pragya…[et al.]. Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058283
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058283