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INTRODUCTION
The most common of intra oral defects are in the form of cleft or opening in the palate. These defects may be acquired or congenital defect. Acquired defect is due to injuries or surgical excision of tumor. Congenital defect is due to malformation.
Terminologies
Maxillofacial prosthetics : The branch of prosthodontics concerned with the restoration and/or replacement of the stomatognathic and craniofacial structures with prosthesis that may/may not be removed on a regular or elective basis.
Maxillofacial prosthesis :
Any prosthesis used to replace part / all of any stomatognathic and / or craniofacial structure.
(Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms- ed 8, J Prosthet dent 2005;94;18)
OBTURATOR :
Obturare to stop up
A maxillofacial prosthesis used to close a congenital / acquired tissue opening, primarily of the hard palate and / or contiguous alveolar / soft tissue structures.
(Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms- ed 8, J Prosthet dent 2005;94;18)
HISTORY
Ambroise Pare : the first person to close a defect.
one variation of this device a dry sponge was attached to the upper surface of the disc. When the sponge becomes moist by the secretion and it expands and hold the prosthesis in place. another variation -turn buckle type of mechanism to hold the prosthesis in place.
Pierre Fuchard : Father of scientific dentistry contributed significantly to maxillofacial prosthetics. described two types of palatal obturators.
wings in the shape of propellers which can be folded together while being inserted and spread out after insertion with a special key.
butterfly wings are made to open by a key after the closed wings have been inserted through the palatal perforation.
William Morton : has been known to treat palatal defect patients with a gold plate to which the patients missing teeth are soldered. Kingsley described artificial appliances for the restoration of conginital and acquired defects of the palate, nose or orbits.
Functions of an obturator
keep the wound or defective area clean, ,enhance the healing of traumatic or post surgical defects.
reshape or reconstruct the defect.
Functions of an obturator
When deglutition and mastication are impaired, it can be used to improve functions. It reduces the flow of exudates into the mouth. The obturator can be used as a stent to hold dressing or packs post surgically.
Acquired Accidents
Developmental Prognathism
Cleft lip
Facial cleft
Surgery
Pathology Radiation burns
Retrognathism
A simple base plate type to correct the swallowing feeding and speech. Obturators with a tail, consisting of a speech appliance or a speech aid prosthesis. The third type is an overlay or superimposed denture.
Obturators for Acquired Palatal defects: Immediate temporary/surgical obturator. Treatment/Transitional/Interim obturator. Definitive or permanent obturator.
Mohamed A. Aramany Basic principles of obtuarator design for partially edentulous patients. Part I : Design principles. JPD 40:554, 1978.
1978 Dr. Mohammed Aramany presented a system of classification of postsurgical maxillary defects.
He divided the defects into six categories based on the relationship of the defect to the remaining teeth and the frequency of occurrence.
The resection is performed along the midline of maxilla, the teeth are maintained on one side of the arch.
Mohamed A. Aramany Basic principles of obtuarator design for partially edentulous patients. Part I : Design principles. J.Prosth,Dent. 40:554, 1978.
Presurgical consultation with the surgeons can modify a class I to class II.
Class III :
The defect occurs in the central portion of the hard palate and may involve part of soft palate.
Class IV : The defect crosses the midline and involves both sides of the maxillae.
Class V :
The defect is bilateral and lies posterior to the remaining abutment teeth.
Design consideration
optimum obturator design enhances communication among prosthodontists The general principles of RPD design :
Rigid major connector Guide planes Design that maximizes support
Rests
Direct retainers Control of occlusal plane
Forces
Class I
Linear design
Support- located in a linear fashion. Stability palatal surface of premolars and buccal surface of molars. Retention buccal surface of the premolar and palatal surface of molars
Mohamed A. Aramany Basic principles of obtuarator design for partially edentulous patients. Part II: Design principles. J.Prosthet.Dent; 40:656, 1978.
Class I
tripodal design 2 or 3 anterior teeth are splinted. Retention from labial surface of anterior teeth with gate design or an I bar on the central incisor; -Buccal surface of the molars Stability from molars palatally Support rest on the distal surface of the first premolar
Support- perpendicular to the fulcrum line rest is placed Stability from palatal surfaces of abutments Retention from buccal surfaces of the abutment teeth
The design is based on quadrilateral configurations. Support is widely distributed on both premolars and molars. Retention is derived from the buccal surfaces and stabilization from the palatal surfaces.
The design is linear Support on the center of all remaining teeth. Stability-palatal on the premolars; buccal on the molars. Retention- mesially on the premolars. palatally on the molars.
I bar clasps are placed bilaterally on the buccal surface of the most distal teeth.
Stabilization and support are located on the palatal surfaces.
2 anterior teeth are splinted bilaterally and connected by a transverse splint bar. A clip attachment may be used without an elaborate partial framework. If the defect is large,or the remaining teeth are in less than optimal condition,a quadrilateral configuration design is followed.
BIOMECHANICS
The obturator may be displaced superiorly with the stress of mastication and will tend to drop without occlusal contact. The degree of movement will vary with the number and position of teeth that are available for retention, the size and configuration of the defect, the amount and contour of the remaining palatal shelf, height of the residual alveolar ridge, the size, contour, and lining mucosa of the defect and the availability of undercuts
Forces on Obturators
These forces can be Vertical dislodging force Occlusal vertical force Torque or rotational force Lateral force Anterior posterior force.
Mohamed A. Aramany Basic principles of obtuarator design for partially edentulous patients. Part II: Design principles. J.Prosthet.Dent; 40:656, 1978.
To resist these forces -weight of the obturator be minimal -direct retention and extending the buccal wall of the nasal extension superiorly.
Lateral forces
It can be minimized by Covering the medial wall of the defect by a palatal flap. Proper selection of the occlusal scheme Elimination of premature occlusal contacts Wide distribution of the stabilizing components.
Desjardins R.P. : Obturator prosthesis design for acquired maxillary defects. J. Prosthet. Dent, 1978, 39; 424.
Lack of retention, stability and support are common prosthodontic treatment problems for patients who have had a maxillectomy.
Desjardins R.P. : Obturator prosthesis design for acquired maxillary defects. J. Prosthet. Dent, 1978, 39; 424.
Retention
Within maxilla Teeth Alveolar ridge Within the defect Residual soft palate Residual hard palate Lateral scar band Height of lateral wall Anterior nasal aperature the
support
Residual teeth
Alveolar ridge Residual hard palate Within the defect floor of the orbit,
stability
Within the residual maxilla
Maximal extension of the prosthesis in all the bony structures of lateral directions must be the pterygoid plate provided. the anterior surface of Occlusion the temporal bone near Obturator the infratemporal fossa extension The nasal septum may be used if the defect extends beyond the midline.
size
and
Prosthodontic Management: If the defect is to be restored prosthetically, prior to surgery, the prosthodontist should examine the patient thoroughly, make impressions for diagnostic casts, mount these casts on suitable articulators with jaw relation record and obtain appropriate dental radiographs.
Types of obturators
Surgical obturator:
It is defined as a temporary prosthesis used to restore the continuity of the hard palate immediately after surgery or traumatic loss of a portion or all of the hard palate. The obturator may be placed immediately after surgery or seven to ten days post surgically.
Definitive obturator :
A definitive obturator is made when it is
Patient movements, speech and swallowing evaluation during border molding : Perform exaggerated head movements Turning right - left with head level Flex extend - neck The mandible moved laterally
The peripheries of the bulb portion will likely be 2-3 cm in height and there is no need to fill entire sinus space.
If the prosthesis is extended below the palatal plane , problems occur : Space required for tongue function is violated. Injured soft palate junction will contract causing irritation to the patient. The posterior border will be extended over the cut edge of the soft palate
Preliminary impression :
Final impression :
Custom acrylic resin tray should extend 2-3mm into the cavity, border molded and then impressed with a definitive impression material
With each increment the swallowing and head movements should be made
The cavity is convex from inferior-superior and at the height of the convexity the cavity walls begin to turn toward the center of the cavity, at this point the superior aspect of the prosthesis bulb should terminate ;
When making the centric relation record manually stabilize the maxillary prosthesis,
Disclosure of the bulb often reveals that the surface contact is adequate and the prosthesis is adequately closed at the periphery.
Schmaman, Mdent, Carr. A foam impression technique for maxillary defects. J Prosthet Dent 1992;68:324-4.
Surgical obturator prosthesis : Design : It should be designed and fabricated with the understanding that it cant be tried in and adjusted preoperatively but must fit and function as intended without adjustment.
May be fabricated with holes placed at periphery to permit suturing / wiring.
Substantial interdental and soft tissue undercuts are blocked out and the cast is duplicated.
If clasps are added, it is important to place them in areas that will not interfere with seating of obturator nor interfere with occlusion of opposing teeth.
Post surgical obturator : Design : original cast is evaluated for suitability as a master cast. If the cast surgery was more conservative than the actual procedure, the cast should suffice for creation of the base portion of the obturation. If the surgery was less aggressive. It will be necessary to use the unaltered cast made from preoperative impression. Fabrication and use : Fabricated of resin with wire retentive clasps in strategic locations.
Substantial retentive undercuts and multiple clasps may be required to retain the post surgical obturator.
The resin base portion of the prosthesis should contact the axial surface of all remaining teeth whenever possible.
Advantages :
The wt of the prosthesis reduced comfortable and efficient. The lightness of prosthesis
Open:
Patient complains of food, fluid and mucous accumulations
Closed :
Prevent food and fluid collection
Reduce air space Allows maximum extension
But Fluid can be absorbed through porosity in the resin seal and it cant be cleaned (closed) This creates a medium for growth of microorganisms.
Techniques: Several techniques are used for the fabrication of hollow bulb obturator . The commonly used ones are:
- Relieve the entire defect area with one thickness of base plate wax.
Place three stops in the wax which will be deep enough to reach the underlying stone of the master cast. Contour a layer of dough consistency acrylic resin over the wax relief
Replace the heat cure acrylic resin shim using 3 stops for correct positioning.
1. The master cast with the clasps in place is then waxed over with base plate wax approximately 2mm thick. This includes the defect area, the base,the medial,and the posterior & the labial walls, keeping open the palatal ridge side.
Modelling Clay is sculpted to the palatal defect and missing alveolus. Modelling clay covered with tinfoil as a separating medium,& next the lid, false palate,& ridge are waxed.
After wax lid is separated, the tinfoil & modelling clay from the master pattern are discarded,& the wax lid & master cast with the clasps & wax pattern are flasked separately.
The 2 portions of the prosthesis are boiled out & processed with heat cure resin.after processing, the 2 parts are deflasked. the margin of the lid portion is perforated for retention & then sealed over the main base in its proper position.this is accomplished by applying monomer to the adjoining periphery &then luting 2 parts with self curing resin.
Glen, Donald,Santra. Alternative method for fabrication of a closed hollow obturator. J Prosthet Dent 1986;55:485.
Matalon V, La Fuente H. A simplified method for making a hollow obturator. J Prosthet Dent 1976;36:580-2.
A simplified technique for fabricating a lightweight obturator simple procedure that utilizes polyurethane foam for the core. efficient and economical
Tanaka Y, Gold HO, Pruzansky S. A simplified technique for fabricating a lightweight obturator. J Prosthet Dent 1977;38:638-42.
Kamadjaja: Manufacturing hollow obturator with resilient denture liner. Dent. J., Vol. 39. 2006: 1618
Koray oral. Construction of buccal flange obturator prosthesis. J Prosthet Dent 1979;41:193
Combination obturator
Karen S. McAndrew,Sandra Rothenberger, Glenn E. An innovative investment method -of a closed hollow obturator prosthesis.J.Pros dent, 1998;80:129-32.
Asher, Jackson, Robert:Technique for quick conversion of an obturator into a hollow bulbJ.Pros dent, 2001;85:129-32.
INFLATABLE OBTURATOR
Payne, Welton. An inflatable obturator for use following maxillectomy. J.Pros Dent, 1965;15:175.
Boucher, Edwin: Prosthetic restoration of a maxilla And associated structures.J Prosthet Dent 1966;16:154-60.
Roumanas, Nishimura, Davi. Clinical evaluation of implants retaining edentulous maxillary obturator prosthesess.J Prosthet Dent 1997;77:184-90.
Palatopharyngeal insufficiency : when some / all of the anatomic structure of the soft palate is absent.
Palatopharyngeal incompetence : soft palate is of normal dimension but lacks movement because of disease / trauma affecting muscular and / or neurologic capacity. Palatopharyngeal inadequacy : includes incompetence and / or insufficiency but may also suggest a reduction or absence of pharyngeal wall function.
A pharyngeal obturator prosthesis / speech aid / speech bulb prosthesis, extends beyond the residual soft palate to create separation between the oropharynx and nasopharynx.
The pharyngeal obturator prosthesis does not displace the soft palate but replaces missing portions of the soft palate.
To flex the neck fully to achieve contact of the chin to the chest: this movement will establish contact of the posterior aspect of the obturator with the soft tissue covering the anterior tubercle of the atlas.
Lateral aspects of the obturator are formed by rotation and flexion of the neck to achieve chin contact with right and left shoulder. Compound is re warmed and inserted and the patient is asked to swallow warm water to elicit pharyngeal muscle activity
A coating of mouth temperature wax is adapted for 8-10 mins during which the neck movements, swallowing and speech tests are performed. If the patient is unable to breathe comfortably a compromise will be necessary between completely sealing the port and reducing the lateral aspects of the obturator such a reduction may result in return of hyper nasality. Inferior portion of the obturator is maintained parallel to the horizontal hard palate:
This design is indicated when the entire soft palate has been lost in an edentulous patient. (Taylor &Desjardins)
The meatus obturator projects vertically this vertical portion of the prosthesis is made in modeling compound supported by wire loop extending vertically into the area of the posterior nares
Compound.
When the anatomy of both the posterior nasal openings are registered the patient should not be able to breathe through the nose with the obturator in place.
After the meatus extension has been processed onto the denture, it is necessary to determine whether the patient is
CONCLUSION
A majority of Patients with congenital and acquired defects of the maxilla can be rehabilitated with a fair amount of clinical success if the prosthodontist has a sound knowledge and skill of diagnosis, the principles and techniques involved in the fabrication of the obturator prosthesis.
A properly fabricated obturator can help restore the anatomy and function of the lost tissues and goes a long way in rehabilitation and improving the quality of life of such patients.
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