VELAZQUEZ-CAYON, R.T. et al. Use of obturators in oral and maxillofacial surgery: A report of five cases. []. , 33, 1, pp.22-26. ISSN 2173-9161.

Defects created in the maxillary bone, principally after surgical resection of malignant tumors, trauma or congenital defects, must be corrected to eliminate the resulting speech, swallowing, and chewing defects and restore the cosmetic appearance. Two major options available are surgical reconstruction or the placement of a maxillary obturator prosthesis. The recent and classic literature on palatal obturators is reviewed and five clinical cases treated with a palatal obturator are reported. A large variety of modifications have been reported for different types of obturators, such as nasal wings, immediate postoperative obturator prosthesis placement, etc. In the authors' experience, deferred postoperative obturator placement in close collaboration with the responsible doctor has advantages.

: Palatal obturators; Maxilla; Maxillary neoplasm; Maxillofacial prosthesis.

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