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D5931 Surgical obturator

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Also known as: surgical obturator, surgical obturation, intraoperative obturator

Surgical obturator. An intraoral device placed during or immediately after surgical resection to close an oral defect and support tissues.

Clinical Context

Placed at time of oral cavity resection to close defect, protect tissues, and facilitate healing. Later replaced with definitive prosthesis.

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Specialties

Oral SurgeryMaxillofacial SurgeryProsthodontics

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