http://hdl.handle.net/11189/611 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:52:31 GMT 2026-08-12T10:52:31Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1413 Title: Obturator fabrication after a Hemi-maxillectomy Authors: Thornhill, Wayne Michael Abstract: This case study was conducted in order to partially fulfill the requirements of completing the B. Tech. Degree in Dental Technology at Peninsula Technikon. The case study involves a patient that was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo surgery procedures in order to remove the tumour. The cancer tumour was located intra orally and grew to a considerable size that demanded immediate attention. After the patient underwent surgery the deformity or cavity known as a fistula had to be remodeled to simulate and restore the natural function and aesthetics of the patient. In this case study to be presented a detailed procedure in order to reconstruct the natural function and contour of the oral cavity after the surgery that was followed will be set out and explained. Description: This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences at Digital Knowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Tygerberg Dental Sciences by an authorized administrator of Digital Knowledge. Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1413 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1412 Title: The reconstruction of a Mandible with a cobalt-chromium partial denture Authors: McGhee, Sean Abstract: Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that: “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” This patient’s depth of life has been compromised tremendously, as she was a schoolteacher before this terrible tragedy and was now forced to leave her profession as the children would laugh at her due to her deformations. Description: This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences at Digital Knowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Tygerberg Dental Sciences by an authorized administrator of Digital Knowledge. Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1412 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1411 Title: Construction of an Orbital Prosthesis using Magnets for Retention Authors: Coetzee, WF Abstract: Each year a considerable number of people acquire facial defects as a result from malignant disease, trauma and congenital deformation. Plastic surgery can help to restore some lost tissue, but cases where radical surgery is needed they cannot replace the lost tissue in a way, which creates an acceptable illusion of normal appearance. Add to this the fact that in some cases the age and general medical condition of the patient may also contra-indicate major reconstructive surgery, then a major void appears in their treatment. It therefore follows that these patients should be offered prosthetic rehabilitation as an alternative to help fill this void. Description: This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences at Digital Knowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Tygerberg Dental Sciences by an authorized administrator of Digital Knowledge. Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1411 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1410 Title: Maxillary restoration using a Hollow Bulb Obturator Authors: Galloway, Madelize Abstract: It would be ideal to reconstruct a traumatized maxilla, but with the cost involved in reconstructing a maxilla is near to impossible to the people on the streets that are really in need, not even to speak of the cost involved in all the surgery procedures that need to occur. The hollow bulb obturator is easily fabricated and can also, to a certain extent, be aesthetically pleasing to the patient. It is also a process that involves minimal costs. Description: This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences at Digital Knowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Tygerberg Dental Sciences by an authorized administrator of Digital Knowledge. Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1410 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z