Case Report on Rehabilitation of a Class III Hemimandibulectomy Patient with Twin-occlusion Prosthesis

Authors

  • Cora A. Coutinho Dental Concepts, Dental Clinic, Goa, India.
  • Ivy F. Coutinho Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Goa, India.
  • Divya Hegde Department of Prosthodontics, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Chottakyatanahalli R. Vijayalakshmi Department of Prosthodontics, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Ruchika Iyer Consulting Prosthodontist, Bangalore, India.
  • Akansha Priya Consulting Prosthodontist, Bangalore, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmmr/v7/4456F

Keywords:

Hemimandibulectomy, mandibular deviation, paired occlusion, twin occlusion

Abstract

The residual mandible deviates toward the resected side due to the mandible's discontinuity.

A hemimandibulectomy patient can be rehabilitated in a variety of methods. The patient described in this case report underwent class III hemimandibulectomy owing to early squamous cell carcinoma of left mandibular alveolus. He went to the prosthodontics department for rehabilitation of the defect because he was having difficulty masticating and was also concerned about esthetics.

Objective: This case report describes a technique for rehabilitating a hemimandibulectomy with complete dentures designed with twin occlusion to restore function and improve facial appearance.

Published

2021-10-28

How to Cite

Cora A. Coutinho, Ivy F. Coutinho, Divya Hegde, Chottakyatanahalli R. Vijayalakshmi, Ruchika Iyer, & Akansha Priya. (2021). Case Report on Rehabilitation of a Class III Hemimandibulectomy Patient with Twin-occlusion Prosthesis. Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7, 64–73. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdmmr/v7/4456F

Issue

Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7

Section

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