| Literature DB >> 23204737 |
Swatantra Agarwal1, Samarth Kumar Agarwal, Sankalp Sharma.
Abstract
Loss of continuity of the mandible destroys the balance and symmetry of mandibular function, leading to altered mandibular movements and deviation of the residual fragment towards the resected side. Prosthodontic treatment along with physical therapy may be useful in reducing mandibular deviation and improving masticatory efficiency. Numerous prosthetic methods are employed to minimize deviation and improve masticatory efficiency which includes implant supported prosthesis, mandibular guide flange prosthesis, and palatal based guidance restoration. This article describes rehabilitation of hemimandibulectomy patient using twinned teeth (two rows of teeth) on the unresected side in the maxillary edentulous arch for whom implant supported prosthesis, mandibular guide flange prosthesis or palatal based guide flange prosthesis cannot be fabricated to improve the masticatory efficiency.Entities:
Keywords: Dual occlusion; Paired teeth; Twin occlusion
Year: 2011 PMID: 23204737 PMCID: PMC3205181 DOI: 10.1007/s13191-011-0091-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Indian Prosthodont Soc ISSN: 0972-4052