Light-cured hollow obturators.

Obturators used in the rehabilitation of large defects of the upper jaw should be easily made to produce a comfortable and stable prosthesis. This goal has been difficult to achieve by using traditional materials and techniques. This article describes a technique to overcome these problems by using a visible light-cured resin. Results indicate that resultant obturators are easily and quickly constructed, and provide a light, comfortable, and well-tolerated prosthesis.