Guide Flange Prosthesis for Management for a Hemimandibulectomy Patient- A Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Prosthetic management of surgical defects has always been a big challenge for a prosthodontist. The sudden change in patient's perspective towards life affects the future outcome of any prosthetic rehabilitation. A good prosthesis can bring back the lost pride and smile on the patients face. A thorough understanding of post surgical anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite for the development of successful prosthesis. This case report describes prosthodontic management of a patient who has undergone hemi-mandibulectomy with a provisional prosthesis ; modified mandibular guide flange prosthesis. The prosthesis helps patient moving the mandible normally, without deviation during functions like speech and mastication.