Baba Farid University Dental Journal
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 2
First page : ( 107) Last page : ( 114)
Print ISSN : 0976-8181. Online ISSN : 2230-7273.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation, Following Segmental, Mandibulectomy

Singh Kavipal*, Professor, Sehgal Sanjeev, Post Graduate student

Deptt. of Prosthodontics & Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Amritsar.

*Address for Correspondence: Kavipal Singh, Post Graduate student, Deptt. of Prosthodontics & Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Amritsar.

Abstract

Mandibular defects caused by surgical intervention to eradicate or control disease frequently involve jaw resection. Loss of continuity of the mandible destroys the balance of the lower face and leads to decreased mandibular function by deviation of the residual segment toward the surgical site. Prostheticmethods advocated toreduce or eliminate mandibular deviation include intermaxillary fixation,removable mandibular guide flange prosthesis, implant-supported prosthesis, and palatally basedguidance restorations. These methods and restorations would be combined with a well-organized mandibular exercise regimen. This clinical report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation following segmental mandibulectomy.1,5

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