A laboratory technique for the production of immediate surgical appliances and 'one stage' obturators for the hemi-maxillectomy patient.
A technique is described for the construction of an immediate surgical appliance which is an essential element in the production of a 'one stage' obturator for the postoperative rehabilitation of patients who have undergone hemi-maxillectomy. The techniques described can be used for both edentulous and dentate patients.
Cunningham
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Maxillofacial Laboratory, Poole General Hospital, Dorset.
D000464:Alginates; D003779:Denture Design; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D003765:Models, Dental; D010158:Palatal Obturators
D000464:Alginates; D006171:Gutta-Percha