title: A simple method of fabricating an interim obturator prosthesis by duplicating the existing teeth and palatal form.
abstract: An interim obturator prosthesis is required for the restoration of speech, deglutition, and improvement of esthetics after maxillectomy. This article describes a simple method for fabricating the interim obturator prosthesis by duplicating the patient's teeth and palate. The interim obturator prosthesis fabricated by duplication of the presurgical appearance and contour may be more acceptable to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. pararotti.mfp@tmd.ac.jp
authors.forename: Mihoko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haraguchi
authors.forename: Hitoshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mukohyama
authors.forename: Hisashi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Taniguchi
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D016734:Dental Clasps; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins