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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

11-01-2013 | Clinical Report

An Innovative Two Part Palatal Obturator!!

Authors: Vishwas Bhatia, Garima Bhatia

Published in: The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

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Abstract

An obturator in the palatal region improves function by closing the palatal defect, preventing regurgitation, improving swallowing and speech. Though in past, there have been techniques described for palatal obturator fabrication, but there have not been any techniques to devise an obturator for a patient with palatal defect along with an overlying quad helix orthodontic appliance for arch expansion. This article describes an innovative way of fabricating a palatal obturator in such patients, that aims at restoring the above mentioned functions along with improving esthetics and being cleansable. Such a prosthesis would improve patient psychology, confidence and thus be a boon for them.
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Metadata
Title
An Innovative Two Part Palatal Obturator!!
Authors
Vishwas Bhatia
Garima Bhatia
Publication date
11-01-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
Print ISSN: 0972-4052
Electronic ISSN: 1998-4057
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0244-4