Abstract
A polydimethylsiloxane obturator for hard palate clefts is described. Because it is soft, the obturator uses anatomic undercuts of the nasal cavity for maximum retention and stability. The obturator covers only a small part of the palate. The material is nontoxic and noncarcinogenic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-83 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |