title: A laboratory technique for the production of immediate surgical appliances and 'one stage' obturators for the hemi-maxillectomy patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Laboratory, Poole General Hospital, Dorset.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cunningham
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates; D003779:Denture Design; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D003765:Models, Dental; D010158:Palatal Obturators
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D006171:Gutta-Percha