title: Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient after a partial mandibulectomy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The 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.
  
  
  METHODS
  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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcelo Coelho
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Goiato
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo Antonio
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: de Medeiros
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aljomar José
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Vechiato Filho
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Emily Vivianne Freitas
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mariana Vilela
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Sônego
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Karina Helga Turcio
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: de Carvalho
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aimée Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Guiotti
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Stefan Fiuza
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: de Carvalho Dekon
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aldiéris Alves
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Pesqueira
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP - Sao Paulo State University, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Daniela Micheline
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Dos Santos
keywords: Denture; Epidermoid carcinoma; Mouth rehabilitation; Quality of life