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ArticleCureus2024

Post-surgery Physical Rehabilitation for Gingivobuccal Sulcus: A Case Report.

Hrutuja J Karekar, Tejaswini Dafe, Sakshi S Gandole

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Article in Cureus, 2024. 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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3 authors.

Hrutuja J KarekarDepartment of Community Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Tejaswini DafeDepartment of Community Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Sakshi S GandoleDepartment of Community Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The gingivobuccal sulcus, an anatomical term, refers to the area where the gums (gingiva) meet the inside of the cheek (buccal mucosa). It is the groove or fold that forms between the upper or lower gums and the inner surface of the cheek. This area allows movement between the gums and cheeks while talking, eating, or moving the mouth. The gingivobuccal sulcus is a critical anatomical area within the oral cavity that can be affected by various conditions, including oral cancer, leading to significant functional impairment. Surgical intervention in this region, often necessary for tumor resection or trauma repair, can result in challenges related to speech, mastication, and oral hygiene. In order to recover these capabilities and enhance the patient's quality of life, post-surgical rehabilitation is essential. The 43-year-old patient whose main complaints in this article include pain, discomfort, swelling, and trouble chewing had a segmental mandibulectomy during the procedure. Following surgery, physical therapy's primary goals were to relieve pain and restore vital functions. A multidisciplinary strategy is used in this procedure, combining the knowledge of physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and surgeons. The goal was to increase the movement of the jaw, the tongue, and the neck and the swallowing process. The physiotherapy regimens facilitated the patient's recuperation.

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gingivobuccal sulcusoral cancerspain managementphysical therapyrehabilitation

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PMID39583520
PMCPMC11584242

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