[Torectomy wound protection splint].
A case report of upper edentulous arch patient had been to remove torus palatinus. The post-operative wound was protected by the splint. It was made from thin clear plastic and was pressed under high pressure vacuum on the study model. The study model was made by taking impression with easily and conveniently technique. The study model is also representative the post-operative condition of upper edentulous arch. After the palatal torectomy the splint was inserted and immobilized by suturing with black silk #3/0.
Rakprasitkul
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Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University.
Rojvanakarn
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D005096:Exostoses / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010159:Palate / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D010969:Plastics; D013165:Splints; D014945:Wound Healing
D010969:Plastics