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Fabrication of obturator using intraoral scanning impression technology: A clinical report

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Case Report

Author Details : Gaurav Gupta*, DK Gupta, Neelia Gupta, Priyanka Gupta, Neeraj Chandra, Kuldeep Singh Rana

Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 235-238

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2023.043

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Abstract

This article presents a digital technique for the fabrication of surgical obturator for patient with decreased mouth opening planned for hemimaxillectomy. Here fabrication of obturator was done without conventional impression. Obturator was placed in position intra-orally post tumor resection to complete obturation. Procedure followed led to an accurate fit of the prosthesis.
 

Keywords: Maxillectomy, 3D printing, Surgical obturator

How to cite : Gupta G, Gupta D, Gupta N, Gupta P, Chandra N, Rana K S, Fabrication of obturator using intraoral scanning impression technology: A clinical report. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2023;9(4):235-238

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