POSSIBILITIES FOR MODIFICATION OF SURGICAL OBTURATOR INTO TEMPORARY OBTURATOR

Background: Maxillary resection causes different types of damages in the maxillofacial area, which are treated by surgical and prosthetic restorative methods. Aim: The described clinical case follows up initial stages treatment, as well possible modification obturator into temporary a patient with maxillary resection. Materials methods: treatment 55-years-old female operation upper jaw cancer is described. developed week after preliminary impressions taken irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. occlusion height central relation fixed rims. was fabricated heat cured acrylic resin low amount residual monomer. Moreover, metal clasps were used for retention stability. borders obturating part covered thin layer relining silicone material adjustment. modified one directly patient's mouth two months applying same rebasing designing hollow-bulb part. Results: results revealed successful restoration speaking, feeding, swallowing abilities. application inhibited appearance decubitus ulcers facilitated normal healing process. direct design significantly improved stability obturator. Conclusion: methods first days allows speaking feeding.