Sealing maxillary titanium obturators with removable flexible caps

Bernd Reitemeier; Wolfgang Schaal; Annette Wolf; Michael Walter

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.09.014

Sealing maxillary titanium obturators with removable flexible caps

J Prosthet Dent. 2016 Mar;115(3):381-3. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.09.014. Epub 2015 Dec 1.

Authors

Bernd Reitemeier¹, Wolfgang Schaal², Annette Wolf³, Michael Walter⁴

Affiliations

¹ Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
² Dental Technician, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
³ Staff Dentist, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany.
⁴ Professor and Head, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany. Electronic address: Michael.Walter@uniklinikum-dresden.de.

PMID: 26581659
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2015.09.014

Abstract

Maxillary obturator prostheses with hollow metal obturators can be made of titanium to reduce weight. To prevent perforation of the hollow obturator during modifications, the obturator is slightly undersized and covered with a replaceable cap. This cap is made of a soft copolymer to facilitate uncomplicated modifications in the resection area and to improve function.

MeSH terms

Denture, Partial, Removable
Humans
Maxilla
Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Palatal Obturators*
Polymers
Prosthesis Design*
Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

Polymers
Titanium