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Conversion of an Existing Complete Denture to a Temporary Obturator Prosthesis
Author(s) -
Sikes James W.,
Ryan James E.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1992.tb00441.x
Subject(s) - prosthesis , dentistry , palatal obturator , orthodontics , medicine , surgery
With the advent of light‐cured materials, many new opportunities for reconstruction present themselves. This brief article describes the technique for converting an existing complete denture into a temporary obturator prosthesis. This can be done chairside with minimal patient discomfort and anxiety.