Obturator Dental Prosthesis
Surgical obturators close maxillary defects post-tumor resection or trauma, restoring separation between oral and nasal cavities. HTS 9021.29.80.00 as artificial dental fittings compensating for acquired oral deformities. Acrylic base with mesh framework for tissue adaptation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing artificial joints
Obturators without joints remain dental fittings; hinge mechanisms may invoke artificial joints subheading.
If without documented surgical indication
Prostheses compensating for surgical defects are orthopedic appliances; stock palatal expanders are plastic articles.
If surgical dental instruments
Permanent obturator prostheses are 9021; surgical obturator insertion tools are instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide surgical reports documenting maxillary defect requiring prosthetic closure
• Include speech bulb design specifications and tissue adaptation measurements
• Specify hollow vs solid bulb construction affecting weight and resonance
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