Application of mandibular dento-maxillary prosthesis for reconstructed hemi-mandibulectomy: A case report

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 71-year-old male with the chief complaint of masticatory disturbance due to hemi-mandibulectomy. Surgical resection due to mandibular deviation to the affected side had been performed, causing degradation of stability and masticatory function of the initial mandibular prosthesis.

Discussion: In this case, a new mandibular prosthesis was fabricated and the positions of artificial teeth were arranged to improve masticatory function, and a palatal ramp was used in consideration of setting the occlusion support area, thus contributing to successful objective evaluation of treatment effects.

Conclusion: After insertion of a new mandibular prosthesis and dentures for the maxilla with palatal ramp, satisfactory stability and improvement of the masticatory function were obtained with minimal adjustment.