Sealing maxillary titanium obturators with removable flexible caps.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of prosthetic dentistry
دوره 115 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016