2022 Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 81-84
Patient: The patient was a 72-year-old male with the chief complaint of eating difficulty 5 years after right segmental mandibulectomy without reconstruction. The occlusal contacts on the non-surgical side had been lost due to deviation of the remaining mandibular segment toward the resected right side. A mandibular removable partial denture and maxillary prosthesis with palatal ramp guiding the mandible to the left side were fabricated. Additionally, he was educated and encouraged to take nutritional supplementary food. After insertion of the prostheses, the time required to eat meals was shortened, and body weight and maximum tongue pressure were increased.
Discussion: When prosthodontic rehabilitation of mastication is insufficient, nutritional management for the patient is important.
Conclusion: To maintain masticatory function and improve nutritional status, both prosthetic rehabilitation and nutrition education must be included for segmental mandibulectomy patients without bone reconstruction.
