title: Hinged mandibular removable complete denture for post-mandibulectomy patients.
abstract: The presence of excessive lingual undercuts after mandibulectomy and surgical reconstruction is a rare clinical condition and presents unique prosthodontic challenges. The goals of prosthodontic treatment include: providing lip support, improving articulation, reducing drooling, and regaining favorable esthetics. This article describes the fabrication of a hinged removable mandibular complete denture prosthesis using a sectional impression tray technique and a custom-made hinge mechanism. Clinical and laboratory procedures of the prosthetic treatment are described, and the advantages and disadvantages are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Ontario Cancer Institute-Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ansgar_cheng@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Wee
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morrison
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Maxymiw
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000379:methods; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins