Unique Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences PROSTHODONTIC APPROACH FOR TREATMENT OF HEMIMANDIBULECTOMY PATIENTS-A CASE REPORT

Rajul Vivek, Rajul Vivek
unpublished
The organization of carcinoma associated with the tongue, mandible, and adjacent structures becomes a difficult confront for a surgeon, radiologist to control the primary disease, and to the Prosthodontist for rehabilitation following treatment. Mandible is the most common site for intraoral tumors, which often requires the resection of large portions of the mandible. Disabilities resulting from such resections include impaired speech, difficulty in swallowing and deviation of mandible during
more » ... nctional movements and severe cosmetic disfigurement. Surgical reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity defects involves placing autogenous graft, allogeneic graft, xenograft, or alloplastic implants such as plastics, silicone, stainless steel, vitallium, and titanium Management of discontinuity defects aims in restoration of mastication within the unique movement capabilities of the residual function in the mandible. This case report describes the prosthetic management of a patient following segmental mandibular resection with complete denture prosthesis with support of remaining natural teeth.
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