Rehabilitation of Hemi-mandibulectomy Defects: A Prosthetic Approach

Name: Rehabilitation of Hemi-mandibulectomy Defects: A Prosthetic Approach
Brand: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
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By Anjali Karn

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Hemimandibulectomy, the surgical resection of one lateral half of the mandible, results in significant functional and esthetic challenges. These include mandibular deviation, impaired mastication, speech difficulties, and facial disfigurement. Prosthetic rehabilitation plays a vital role in restoring these functions and improving the quality of life for affected patients. The management approach depends on the extent of resection, the presence or absence of remaining teeth, and whether the defect is reconstructed surgically. This review outlines various prosthetic strategies, including guidance flange prostheses, palatal ramps, mandibular guide prostheses, and definitive obturator or implant-supported prostheses. Early intervention with interim prostheses can help in muscle reprogramming and minimizing deviation. An interdisciplinary approach involving maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, and speech therapists is essential for successful rehabilitation. The prosthetic management of hemimandibulectomy patients requires meticulous planning, patient-specific customization, and ongoing evaluation to achieve optimal functional and esthetic results.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 172
Release Date:: 2025-06-06
Publication Date:: 2025-06-06
Publisher:: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6208449669
ISBN13:: 9786208449667
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 274 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 11 cm

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