title: Management of acquired mandibular defects--prosthodontic considerations.
abstract: Prosthodontic rehabilitation for mandibulectomy patients is seldom covered in the undergraduate dental curriculum. The complexity of mandibular resections, surgical considerations, and prosthodontic implications are rarely explored in depth even in postgraduate prosthodontic training. Understanding the nature of the surgical treatment and prosthodontic limitations is crucial for clinical care of these patients. Various aspects of this unique group of patients and the associated prosthodontic issues are discussed.
authors: National Dental Centre, Graduate Prosthodontics, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
authors: Elvin W J
authors: EW
authors: Leong
authors: Ansgar C
authors: AC
authors: Cheng
authors: Neo
authors: N
authors: Tee-Khin
authors: Alvin G
authors: AG
authors: Wee
mesh_terms: D017266:Dental Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods