JJ

1. By
Dr Varshit
1ST M.D.S
Dept of Prosthodontics
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Journal Of Prosthodontics
20[2011]

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*Is the branch of prosthodontics concerned with
the restoration and/or replacement of the
stomatognathic and craniofacial structures
with prosthesis that may or may not be
removed on a regular or elective basis.

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*A prosthesis to close a congenital or
acquired defect in the palate

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*Speech
*Mastication
*Esthetics
*Keep the defective area clean
*Reshape & reconstruct the palatal contour

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To seal congenital or acquired defects

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*Open
*Close

8. *By fabricating a hollow maxillary obturator the
weight of the prosthesis may be reduced up to
33%

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*The patient ,age 35 years was
referred by the ENT Department to
the Department of prosthodontics
after surgery due to osteosarcoma
*On examination, left & right subtotal
maxillectomies had been performed

10. *Portion of the nasal
septum,part of
inferior nasal conchae
& superior wall of
maxillary sinuses

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12. *Immediate followed by interim
obturator after 1 month
*Fabrication of the definite prosthesis
after 4 months in the form of a two
piece hollow bulb obturator

13. *Three basic steps
1 Impression procedure
2 Fabrication of the antral part
3 Followed by the oral part

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*Impression procedure

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