Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material
Purpose. Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients. However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique. This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating clo...
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| author | Bidhan Shrestha E. Richard Hughes Raj Kumar Singh Pramita Suwal Prakash Kumar Parajuli Pragya Shrestha Arati Sharma Galav Adhikari |
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| description | Purpose. Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients. However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique. This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating closed hollow bulb obturator using a single flask and one time processing method for an acquired maxillary defect. Hard thermoplastic resin sheet has been used for the fabrication of hollow bulb part of the obturator. Method. After fabrication of master cast conventionally, bulb and lid part of the defect were formed separately and joined by autopolymerizing acrylic resin to form one sized smaller hollow body. During packing procedure, the defect area was loaded with heat polymerizing acrylic resin and then previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it. The whole area was then loaded with heat cure acrylic. Further processes were carried out conventionally. Conclusion. This technique uses single flask which reduces laboratory time and makes the procedure simple. The thickness of hollow bulb can be controlled and light weight closed hollow bulb prosthesis can be fabricated. It also minimizes the disadvantages of closed hollow bulb obturator such as water leakage, bacterial infection, and discoloration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-15bc2c31bd404ae8a1d731d668217f8d2025-02-03T01:26:40ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64472090-64552015-01-01201510.1155/2015/504561504561Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin MaterialBidhan Shrestha0E. Richard Hughes1Raj Kumar Singh2Pramita Suwal3Prakash Kumar Parajuli4Pragya Shrestha5Arati Sharma6Galav Adhikari7Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalSterling Office, 46440 Benedict Drive No. 201, Sterling, VA 20164, USADepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalDepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalDepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalDepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalDepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalDepartment of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, NepalPurpose. Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients. However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique. This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating closed hollow bulb obturator using a single flask and one time processing method for an acquired maxillary defect. Hard thermoplastic resin sheet has been used for the fabrication of hollow bulb part of the obturator. Method. After fabrication of master cast conventionally, bulb and lid part of the defect were formed separately and joined by autopolymerizing acrylic resin to form one sized smaller hollow body. During packing procedure, the defect area was loaded with heat polymerizing acrylic resin and then previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it. The whole area was then loaded with heat cure acrylic. Further processes were carried out conventionally. Conclusion. This technique uses single flask which reduces laboratory time and makes the procedure simple. The thickness of hollow bulb can be controlled and light weight closed hollow bulb prosthesis can be fabricated. It also minimizes the disadvantages of closed hollow bulb obturator such as water leakage, bacterial infection, and discoloration.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/504561 |
| spellingShingle | Bidhan Shrestha E. Richard Hughes Raj Kumar Singh Pramita Suwal Prakash Kumar Parajuli Pragya Shrestha Arati Sharma Galav Adhikari Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material Case Reports in Dentistry |
| title | Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material |
| title_full | Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material |
| title_fullStr | Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material |
| title_short | Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material |
| title_sort | fabrication of closed hollow bulb obturator using thermoplastic resin material |
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