Interim obturator in cleft palate patients is placed at what time?
High-Yield Explanation
Interim obturator:
Form during 2nd phase of post-surgical prosthodontic treatment.
Formed after 2-6 weeks postsurgically.
Main objective is to provide patient comfort & easy function till healing.
In small defects, in which patient is able to function normally with immediate surgical obturator, this interim obturator is not necessary.
Final definitive prosthesis made after 3-6 months post-surgery (Third phase)