title: The application of a duplication technique in post-surgical prosthodontics.
abstract: In the management of patients with acquired defects of the palate, continuity between immediate and intermediate stages of obturation has always posed a major problem. This is because the intermediate obturator is required as early in the post-surgical phase as possible, consistent with minimum interference to the healing tissues and minimum trauma to the patient. This paper describes a technique which helps to overcome the problem.
mesh_terms: D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013997:Time Factors