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#47351 10-28-2006 12:55 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Rolf,
I have never fabricated an obturator for a patient, but I have seen several of them, all of which are used by patients with cleft palates. Their function is the same as for post cancer surgery. They have all had a mound on the top that fits into and closes off the openning. Although I'm not familiar with the term "bung" you piqued my interest so I "Googled" it and found the following:
"A bung is an apparatus used to seal a container, such as a bottle, tube or barrel. Unlike a lid which encloses a container from the outside without displacing the inner volume, a bung is partially inserted inside the container to act as a seal."
This definition seems to fit the bill and it appears that it's function with an obturator would be the same. An obturator without a bung would be like a lid and one with a bung would seal it much better.
Good luck with your new oburator.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#47352 03-20-2007 10:54 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 | I have never heard of an obturator with a "bunge". Perhaps he meant "bulb"? DP | | |
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