JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras
Branch" ©2019.
Available online
Background: Malignancy is more common in the mandibular posterior region and it requires surgical intervention and followed prosthetic rehabilitation in immediate action to restore mastication, aesthetics, and quality of life. Case Report: A 53-year-old male patient had a history he underwent surgical resection and was advised for rehabilitation of the defect. Both intra-oral and extraoral examination were carried out, followed by an Impression and tentative jaw relation. Followed by articulation performed. Wire components were fabricated using 21-gauge wire and adapted in the cast followed by acrylic resin was used to hold the wire component. The prosthesis was trimmed and polished and inserted into the patient's mouth occlusion was verified and postoperative instruction was given, the patient was informed regarding review evaluation after 3 weeks. Conclusion: Following a mandibulectomy and postsurgical reconstruction of the defect, a guide flange is given as an interim prosthesis that allows the patient to do everyday activities like chewing and retain aesthetics by preventing the jaw from deviating to the affected side.
Guide flange, Hemi-mandibulectomy, Rehabilitation, Quality of life.
Volume No: 12, Issue No: 2