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From: Significant improvement in temporary dental rehabilitation by notable miniplate application in the hard palate for a patient with a large anterior maxillary defect: a case report/technique article

Figure 3

Prefabricated prosthesis. (a) The prefabricated prosthesis with an H-shaped titanium miniplate in the palate. The dotted line represents the planned resection boundary of the maxilla. (b) The tip of the miniplate extruded through the two center holes (arrows). Orthodontic elastics retained the prosthesis by securing the two free ends of the miniplate through these two holes.

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Head & Face Medicine

ISSN: 1746-160X

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