Oral rehabilitation of a mandibular discontinuity defect: a clinical report.
Patients undergoing surgery to remove cancer resulting in mandibular discontinuity experience certain challenges with respect to function and esthetics. It is important to inform them that prosthetic reconstruction may restore structures and continuity, but it may not restore function.
Michael E. DeBakey V.A. Medical Center, Houston, USA.
Peter J
PJ
Gerngross
Mark S
MS
Chambers
Jack W
JW
Martin
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003778:Dentures; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery