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Digitally Assisted Maxillary Obturator and Speech Aid Device Fabrication: a Case Report

The maxillary obturator is a common treatment option for the functional recovery and improvement of the quality of life of patients with maxillary defects. A removable maxillary obturator prosthesis is a device that separates the oral cavity from the nasal and/or antral cavities and is used to close a congenital or acquired defect in the maxilla. The prosthesis enables the patient to perform the functions of mastication, deglutition, speech and at the same time is comfortable and esthetic. The conventional method of obturator fabrication requires several impressions to construct the diagnostic, master, and altered casts, which may be uncomfortable for patients with maxillary defects. By utilizing the evolution of conventional computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing technology we can reduce the amount of discomfort for our patients.


Author(s): Abdulaziz S Aldayel

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