Prosthetic rehabilitation for a maxillectomy patient using 3D printing assisted closed hollow bulb obturator: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2019.35.3.191
- Author:
Miju OH
1
;
Jonghyuk LEE
;
Young Gyun SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea. hyuk928@chol.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
obturator;
maxillary defect;
3D printing;
closed hollow bulb
- MeSH:
Clothing;
Dentures;
Esthetics;
Humans;
Magic;
Printing, Three-Dimensional;
Rehabilitation;
Vertical Dimension
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2019;35(3):191-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This case report presents a closed hollow bulb obturator made by 3D printing for a maxillectomy patient. Final impression was taken according to the instructions and impression trays provided by the Magic denture™ system. Vertical dimension, facial appearance, and retention had been checked with the try-in denture. The try-in denture was corrected and adjusted to fulfill the demand of the patients, then these were reflected to the final design of the denture. The defect area was designed as a closed hollow bulb shape to reduce the weight and to provide uniform thickness of the denture. The patient satisfied with the esthetics and function of the denture.
