PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF EDENTULOUS HEMI MANDIBULECTOMY PATIENT USING AN UNCONVENTIONAL DENTURE

The restoration of normal function and aesthetics is often challenging for patients with hemi mandibulectomy due to mandibular rotation, deviation, and unstable occlusion. The successful rehabilitation of a patient with hemi mandibulectomy depends upon the extend of surgical defect, degree of tongue impaired, presence of remaining natural teeth, treatment plan, type of prosthesis, patient co-operation, and duration for initiation of treatment. Prosthodontic treatment along with an exercise program helps to reduce mandibular deviation and thereby improves efficiency of masticatory function. This case report describes the series of steps followed for the rehabilitation of a hemi mandibulectomy defect patient who have an edentulous remaining mandible, using a un conventional denture.