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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2015

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient after a partial mandibulectomy.

Marcelo Coelho Goiato, Rodrigo Antonio de Medeiros, Aljomar José Vechiato Filho, Emily Vivianne Freitas da Silva, Mariana Vilela Sônego, Karina Helga Turcio de Carvalho, Aimée Maria Guiotti, Stefan Fiuza de Carvalho Dekon, Aldiéris Alves Pesqueira, Daniela Micheline Dos Santos

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Marcelo Coelho GoiatoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Rodrigo Antonio de MedeirosDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Aljomar José Vechiato FilhoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Emily Vivianne Freitas da SilvaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Mariana Vilela SônegoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Karina Helga Turcio de CarvalhoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Aimée Maria GuiottiDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Stefan Fiuza de Carvalho DekonDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Aldiéris Alves PesqueiraDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Daniela Micheline Dos SantosDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe treatment of orofacial tumors may cause facial deformities by losses of structures that affect basic functions, i.e. feeding, speech, and the reduction of patient self-steam. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A white male patient was diagnosed with epidermoid cancer on the mandibular alveolar ridge with infiltration staging IV A. The patient was submitted to a mandibulectomy associated with a complete extraction of mandibular teeth. For rehabilitation, a conventional denture for the mandibular arch and a removable partial denture for the maxillary arch were fabricated. A correct occlusal adjustment and a satisfactory amount of alveolar bone was favorable for conventional dentures of the prostheses bases improve their retention and stability. After one year of follow-up, the patient was adapted to the prostheses, satisfied with their retention, and reported an improvement on his feeding. DISCUSSION: The prosthetic rehabilitation of patients after a partial mandibulectomy is essential for their self-steam. Conventional dentures may have their retention and stability improved if they are well fabricated, recorded and have a balanced occlusion.

conclusionA correct occlusal adjustment and an adequate retention of the prostheses bases may improve their retention and stability. Patients without xerostomy and with a satisfactory amount of alveolar bone may have a favorable prognosis for conventional dentures.

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DentureEpidermoid carcinomaMouth rehabilitationQuality of life

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