An obturator is a removable dental prosthesis that covers an orifice caused by an accident, congenital cleft, or surgical procedure so that food and fluid do not enter the nasal passages. An obturator is a removable prosthesis. An obturator may attach to implant fixtures but this is not required. An obturator may replace a missing tooth, but its primary function is to cover an orifice.

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An Obturator Is A

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An obturator is a:

A) removable dental prosthesis that covers an opening or orifice.
B) fixed dental prosthesis that covers an opening or orifice.
C) removable dental prosthesis that attaches to implant fixtures.
D) partial fixed dental prosthesis that replaces only one missing tooth.

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