PMC7115166_01
Intraoral defect of the palate.
CRID2020-6513210.001.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.001.jpg
fig1
All teeth posterior to the first premolar were missing on the left quadrant of the maxilla (Figure 1).
Primary impression.
CRID2020-6513210.002.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.002.jpg
fig2
The primary impression was made using irreversible hydrocolloid (Zelgan 2002, DENTSPLY) (Figure 2) and was poured with dental stone (Kalstone, Kalabhai) to obtain a primary cast (Figure 3).
Primary cast.
CRID2020-6513210.003.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.003.jpg
fig3
The primary impression was made using irreversible hydrocolloid (Zelgan 2002, DENTSPLY) (Figure 2) and was poured with dental stone (Kalstone, Kalabhai) to obtain a primary cast (Figure 3).
Metal framework of the obturator.
CRID2020-6513210.004.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.004.jpg
fig4
Designs of the cast metal framework were transferred on the cast, and a cast metal framework was fabricated and checked intraorally for fit and retention (Figure 4).
Pick-up impression.
CRID2020-6513210.005.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.005.jpg
fig5
Pick-up impression was made over it with irreversible hydrocolloid (Zelgan 2002, DENTSPLY) and perforated stock tray (Figure 5).
Teeth arrangement.
CRID2020-6513210.006.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.006.jpg
fig6
Master cast was poured and jaw relation was recorded and transferred to a semiadjustable articulator (Hanau Wide Vue Articulator) (Figure 6).
After dewaxing.
CRID2020-6513210.007.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.007.jpg
fig7
Ltd., India) (Figure 7).
Occlusal view of prosthesis.
CRID2020-6513210.008.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.008.jpg
fig8
Finishing and polishing of the obturator prosthesis were done (Figures 8 and 9).
Impression view of prosthesis.
CRID2020-6513210.009.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.009.jpg
fig9
Finishing and polishing of the obturator prosthesis were done (Figures 8 and 9).
Prosthesis in situ.
CRID2020-6513210.010.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.010.jpg
fig10
It was then inserted into the patient's mouth after intraoral adjustments (Figures 10 and 11).
After prosthesis insertion.
CRID2020-6513210.011.jpg
PMC7115166_01_CRID2020-6513210.011.jpg
fig11
It was then inserted into the patient's mouth after intraoral adjustments (Figures 10 and 11).