title: Sealing maxillary titanium obturators with removable flexible caps.
abstract: Maxillary obturator prostheses with hollow metal obturators can be made of titanium to reduce weight. To prevent perforation of the hollow obturator during modifications, the obturator is slightly undersized and covered with a replaceable cap. This cap is made of a soft copolymer to facilitate uncomplicated modifications in the resection area and to improve function.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Reitemeier
authors.affiliation: Dental Technician, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Schaal
authors.affiliation: Staff Dentist, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany. Electronic address: Michael.Walter@uniklinikum-dresden.de.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Walter
mesh_terms: D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D011108:Polymers; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D014025:Titanium