A Novel Technique of Impression Procedure in a Hemimaxillectomy Patient with Microstomia

A restricted mouth opening in hemimaxillectomy patient can create a significant problem with the insertion and the removal of the obturator prosthesis. Even it poses a problem in impression making due to small oral opening. A modification of the standard impression procedure is often necessary to ac...

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Main Author: Suryakant C. Deogade (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:A restricted mouth opening in hemimaxillectomy patient can create a significant problem with the insertion and the removal of the obturator prosthesis. Even it poses a problem in impression making due to small oral opening. A modification of the standard impression procedure is often necessary to accomplish an acceptable impression in the fabrication of a successful prosthesis. Sectional trays are a good option for such patients. This paper describes a novel technique of impression procedure and a method of fabricating a sectional tray with the anterior and the posterior locking mechanism for a hemimaxillectomy patient with limited oral opening.
Item Description:2090-6447
2090-6455
10.1155/2012/272161