Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material
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Auteurs : Bidhan Shrestha ; E. Richard Hughes ; Raj Kumar Singh ; Pramita Suwal ; Prakash Kumar Parajuli ; Pragya Shrestha ; Arati Sharma ; Galav AdhikariSource :
- Case Reports in Dentistry [ 2090-6447 ] ; 2015.
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Richard Hughes</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I2">Sterling Office, 46440 Benedict Drive No. 201, Sterling, VA 20164, USA</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Kumar Singh, Raj" sort="Kumar Singh, Raj" uniqKey="Kumar Singh R" first="Raj" last="Kumar Singh">Raj Kumar Singh</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Suwal, Pramita" sort="Suwal, Pramita" uniqKey="Suwal P" first="Pramita" last="Suwal">Pramita Suwal</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Parajuli, Prakash Kumar" sort="Parajuli, Prakash Kumar" uniqKey="Parajuli P" first="Prakash Kumar" last="Parajuli">Prakash Kumar Parajuli</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Shrestha, Pragya" sort="Shrestha, Pragya" uniqKey="Shrestha P" first="Pragya" last="Shrestha">Pragya Shrestha</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Sharma, Arati" sort="Sharma, Arati" uniqKey="Sharma A" first="Arati" last="Sharma">Arati Sharma</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author><author><name sortKey="Adhikari, Galav" sort="Adhikari, Galav" uniqKey="Adhikari G" first="Galav" last="Adhikari">Galav Adhikari</name><affiliation><nlm:aff id="I1">Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</nlm:aff></affiliation></author></analytic><series><title level="j">Case Reports in Dentistry</title><idno type="ISSN">2090-6447</idno><idno type="eISSN">2090-6455</idno><imprint><date when="2015">2015</date></imprint></series></biblStruct></sourceDesc></fileDesc><profileDesc><textClass></textClass></profileDesc></teiHeader><front><div type="abstract" xml:lang="en"><p><italic>Purpose. </italic>Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients. However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique. This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating closed hollow bulb obturator using a single flask and one time processing method for an acquired maxillary defect. Hard thermoplastic resin sheet has been used for the fabrication of hollow bulb part of the obturator. <italic>Method.</italic> After fabrication of master cast conventionally, bulb and lid part of the defect were formed separately and joined by autopolymerizing acrylic resin to form one sized smaller hollow body. During packing procedure, the defect area was loaded with heat polymerizing acrylic resin and then previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it. The whole area was then loaded with heat cure acrylic. Further processes were carried out conventionally. <italic>Conclusion.</italic> This technique uses single flask which reduces laboratory time and makes the procedure simple. The thickness of hollow bulb can be controlled and light weight closed hollow bulb prosthesis can be fabricated. It also minimizes the disadvantages of closed hollow bulb obturator such as water leakage, bacterial infection, and discoloration.</p></div></front><back><div1 type="bibliography"><listBibl><biblStruct><analytic><author><name sortKey="Mcandrew, K S" uniqKey="Mcandrew K">K. S. McAndrew</name></author><author><name sortKey="Rothenberger, S" uniqKey="Rothenberger S">S. Rothenberger</name></author><author><name sortKey="Minsley, G E" uniqKey="Minsley G">G. E. Minsley</name></author></analytic></biblStruct><biblStruct></biblStruct><biblStruct><analytic><author><name sortKey="Wu, Y L" uniqKey="Wu Y">Y.-L. Wu</name></author><author><name sortKey="Schaaf, N G" uniqKey="Schaaf N">N. G. 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<front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Case Rep Dent</journal-id><journal-id journal-id-type="iso-abbrev">Case Rep Dent</journal-id><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">CRID</journal-id><journal-title-group><journal-title>Case Reports in Dentistry</journal-title></journal-title-group><issn pub-type="ppub">2090-6447</issn><issn pub-type="epub">2090-6455</issn><publisher><publisher-name>Hindawi Publishing Corporation</publisher-name></publisher></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="pmid">26491575</article-id><article-id pub-id-type="pmc">4600497</article-id><article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.1155/2015/504561</article-id><article-categories><subj-group subj-group-type="heading"><subject>Case Report</subject></subj-group></article-categories><title-group><article-title>Fabrication of Closed Hollow Bulb Obturator Using Thermoplastic Resin Material</article-title></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Shrestha</surname><given-names>Bidhan</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref><xref ref-type="corresp" rid="cor1"><sup>*</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Hughes</surname><given-names>E. Richard</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I2"><sup>2</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Kumar Singh</surname><given-names>Raj</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Suwal</surname><given-names>Pramita</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Parajuli</surname><given-names>Prakash Kumar</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Shrestha</surname><given-names>Pragya</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sharma</surname><given-names>Arati</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Adhikari</surname><given-names>Galav</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="I1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib></contrib-group><aff id="I1"><sup>1</sup>Department of Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal</aff><aff id="I2"><sup>2</sup>Sterling Office, 46440 Benedict Drive No. 201, Sterling, VA 20164, USA</aff><author-notes><corresp id="cor1">*Bidhan Shrestha: <email>bidhanbpkihs@gmail.com</email></corresp><fn fn-type="other"><p>Academic Editor: Daniel Torrés-Lagares</p></fn></author-notes><pub-date pub-type="ppub"><year>2015</year></pub-date><pub-date pub-type="epub"><day>27</day><month>9</month><year>2015</year></pub-date><volume>2015</volume><elocation-id>504561</elocation-id><history><date date-type="received"><day>10</day><month>8</month><year>2015</year></date><date date-type="accepted"><day>6</day><month>9</month><year>2015</year></date></history><permissions><copyright-statement>Copyright © 2015 Bidhan Shrestha et al.</copyright-statement><copyright-year>2015</copyright-year><license xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"><license-p>This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.</license-p></license></permissions><abstract><p><italic>Purpose. </italic>Closed hollow bulb obturators are used for the rehabilitation of postmaxillectomy patients. However, the time consuming process, complexity of fabrication, water leakage, and discoloration are notable disadvantages of this technique. This paper describes a clinical report of fabricating closed hollow bulb obturator using a single flask and one time processing method for an acquired maxillary defect. Hard thermoplastic resin sheet has been used for the fabrication of hollow bulb part of the obturator. <italic>Method.</italic> After fabrication of master cast conventionally, bulb and lid part of the defect were formed separately and joined by autopolymerizing acrylic resin to form one sized smaller hollow body. During packing procedure, the defect area was loaded with heat polymerizing acrylic resin and then previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it. The whole area was then loaded with heat cure acrylic. Further processes were carried out conventionally. <italic>Conclusion.</italic> This technique uses single flask which reduces laboratory time and makes the procedure simple. The thickness of hollow bulb can be controlled and light weight closed hollow bulb prosthesis can be fabricated. It also minimizes the disadvantages of closed hollow bulb obturator such as water leakage, bacterial infection, and discoloration.</p></abstract></article-meta></front><body><sec id="sec1"><title>1. Introduction</title><p>Congenital or acquired tissue defects of the palate and/or contiguous structures need special prosthesis for proper sealing [<xref rid="B1" ref-type="bibr">1</xref>]. The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms defines an obturator as “a maxillofacial prosthesis used to close a congenital or acquired tissue opening, primarily of the hard palate and/or contiguous alveolar/soft tissue structures” [<xref rid="B2" ref-type="bibr">2</xref>]. On the basis of extent of involvement of the defects, this prosthesis may differ in shape and size. Ideally, this prosthesis should be constructed easily, be lightweight, provide better retention, support, and stability, and be functionally acceptable to the patient [<xref rid="B3" ref-type="bibr">3</xref>].</p><p>The obturator prosthesis plays a very important role in the functional recovery of postmaxillectomy patients [<xref rid="B4" ref-type="bibr">4</xref>]. For definitive palatal obturators, the undesirable weight of the prosthesis becomes a challenge as it affects the retention, stability, and support of this maxillofacial prosthesis. These difficulties lead to traumatic functional occlusion and unacceptable oroantral or oronasal seal [<xref rid="B5" ref-type="bibr">5</xref>]. To fabricate a lightweight prosthesis, an open hollow obturator or a closed hollow obturator is usually chosen [<xref rid="B6" ref-type="bibr">6</xref>].</p><p>There are many methods available to fabricate open or closed hollow bulb obturators [<xref rid="B7" ref-type="bibr">7</xref>]. The reduced weight of both types of prostheses makes them more readily acceptable to the patients [<xref rid="B8" ref-type="bibr">8</xref>]. The open hollow bulb obturator is easier to fabricate and adjust; thus it is constructed more frequently than the closed hollow obturator. However, it is difficult to polish and clean the open hollow bulb obturator which may lead to accumulation of food and nasal secretions inside the hollow part [<xref rid="B7" ref-type="bibr">7</xref>]. This in turn leads to malodor, an increase in weight, and chances of infection.</p><p>This paper presents a simplified technique for fabrication of closed hollow bulb obturator using thermoplastic resin material.</p></sec><sec id="sec2"><title>2. Case Report</title><p>A 67-year-old male patient was referred from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology to the Department of Prosthodontics for prosthetic rehabilitation of a postmaxillectomy case after surgical removal of squamous cell carcinoma from the left maxilla. The patient complained of difficulty in chewing, nasal regurgitation of fluids, compromised esthetics, disharmony, and difficulty in speech with nasal twang in his voice. Extraoral examination revealed gross facial asymmetry with depressed left malar region (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>). Intraorally, healthy postmaxillectomy defect on the left side of maxillary edentulous area involving part of posterior hard palate, alveolar ridge, maxillary tuberosity, and some part of soft palate with intact dentition on right side with all teeth present in mandibular arch was seen (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig2">Figure 2</xref>). A hollow bulb obturator using thermoforming unit was planned for the prosthetic rehabilitation of this patient.</p></sec><sec id="sec3"><title>3. Procedure</title><p>A preliminary impression was made using irreversible hydrocolloid (Zelgan 2002 dust-free easy mixing, DENTSPLY India Pvt. Ltd., Haryana). The custom tray was fabricated using autopolymerizing acrylic resin (self-cure acrylic repair material, DENTSPLY India Pvt. Ltd., India), and border molding was carried out using green stick impression compound (DPI Pinnacle, tracing stick, Dental Products of India, Mumbai). Final impression was made with light viscosity addition silicone impression material (Reprosil, DENTSPLY Caulk, USA) as shown in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig3">Figure 3</xref> and the master cast was fabricated using dental stone (Kalstone, Kalabhai Karson Pvt. Ltd., India) (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig4">Figure 4</xref>). The undesirable undercuts present in the defect were blocked out in wax.</p><p>Base plate wax of 1.5 mm thickness was adapted in the defect for relief. Several dimples were made as stoppers for positioning in the defect (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig5">Figure 5</xref>). Thermoplastic resin 1.5 mm thick (Erkodent) was used to fabricate the bulb part of the obturator in a thermoforming unit (Erkopress 300Tp).</p><p>The lid part of the obturator was then fabricated with thermoplastic resin (Erkodent). The bulb part and lid part were bonded with autopolymerizing resin to obtain a one-size smaller hollow body (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig6">Figure 6</xref>). The tight seal was confirmed by immersing it in water.</p><p>Using autopolymerizing resin, a denture record base was prepared and wax occlusal rim was made over it. Maxillomandibular relationship was then recorded and transferred to a semiadjustable articulator (Hanau Wide Vue Articulator). Selection and arrangement of teeth were done (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig7">Figure 7</xref>) and try-in was performed on the patient for retention, stability, function, and esthetics.</p><p>After successful try-in, flasking and dewaxing procedures were carried out (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig8">Figure 8</xref>). During the packing procedure, the defect area was first loaded and packed with heat polymerizing acrylic resin (Trevalon Denture Material, DENTSPLY India Pvt. Ltd., India), and then the previously fabricated smaller hollow body was adapted over it (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig9">Figure 9</xref>). Finally, the whole area was loaded with heat cure acrylic and curing was done. Finishing and polishing procedures were carried out in a conventional manner (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig10">Figure 10</xref>). Finally, the obturator prosthesis was inserted in the patient mouth (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig11">Figure 11</xref>). Patient was happy and satisfied with his improved function, speech, and esthetics (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig12">Figure 12</xref>).</p></sec><sec id="sec4"><title>4. Discussion</title><p>There are several methods available in the literature for fabrication of a hollow bulb obturator that discuss the difficulty during processing of hollow bulb obturators. Habib and Driscoll described a simple method by grinding out unwanted part directly after packing [<xref rid="B9" ref-type="bibr">9</xref>]. However, it is hard to control the adequate thickness of the obturator and also time consuming. There are methods which fabricate a hollow bulb by using materials inside the bulb part during initial stage and allowing those materials to escape through holes in the final stage [<xref rid="B10" ref-type="bibr">10</xref>, <xref rid="B11" ref-type="bibr">11</xref>]. These techniques simply fabricate open hollow bulbs which need a separate lid to close the bulb [<xref rid="B12" ref-type="bibr">12</xref>]. The sealing of the opening or joining of the bulb and lid part is done by autopolymerizing resin [<xref rid="B1" ref-type="bibr">1</xref>, <xref rid="B9" ref-type="bibr">9</xref>] or light polymerized resin [<xref rid="B13" ref-type="bibr">13</xref>]. The sealed area presents as a site for water leakage, promoting bacterial growth, discoloration, and increased weight of the prosthesis [<xref rid="B1" ref-type="bibr">1</xref>, <xref rid="B14" ref-type="bibr">14</xref>]. The method described in this report solves these problems because the separately made hollow bulb and its junction are covered by heat cure acrylic during processing. In the same way, McAndrew et al. described a technique where heat cure acrylic was used to fabricate a two-part obturator prosthesis which was heat processed twice [<xref rid="B1" ref-type="bibr">1</xref>]. However, there may be a chance of dimensional instability with such technique. The literature shows instances where thermoplastic resin materials have been used as an immediate or interim prosthesis [<xref rid="B8" ref-type="bibr">8</xref>] and for fabrication of base plate of an obturator [<xref rid="B15" ref-type="bibr">15</xref>]. The variety in thickness of commercially available thermoplastic resin sheets makes it possible to control the thickness and weight of the hollow bulb being fabricated with this technique. The use of single flask considerably reduces the time required for fabrication and also makes the process easier to handle. However, some difficulty may arise during adaptation of preformed hollow bulb template in the defect area before packing, which may lead to a faulty final prosthesis. There might be an impact on the strength of the prosthesis during bench curing process and also on the stability to temperature during acrylization. The published literatures regarding the disadvantages of the thermoplastic resin over conventional denture base resins are limited and require further research for clarification.</p></sec><sec id="sec5"><title>5. Conclusion</title><p>Several merits can be attributed to the use of this technique for fabrication of closed hollow bulb obturators. The prosthesis is fabricated using a single flask which considerably reduces the laboratory time and makes the procedure simple. 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