Management of radiation-induced microstomia using a collapsible hybrid denture: A clinical report

Abstract

Microstomia is a term used for reduced mouth opening; it can be associated with congenital or acquired conditions. Oral cavity is an entrance to the rest of the body, and a disability in this crucial area leads to impaired function, psychology, and esthetics. Microstomia is one such condition which not only hampers the patient’s physical well-being but also mental tranquility. The rehabilitation in such patients should offer them functional demand with esthetics and elevate their quality of life. It is a responsibility of a prosthodontist to meet such challenges as these patients face difficulty in inserting as well as removing the dentures and the problem aggravates with age as the manual dexterity reduces. This clinical report demonstrates a case of a completely edentulous female who underwent radiation therapy of the head. This article presents a simple yet effective approach for rehabilitation of a microstomia patient with the fabrication of collapsible denture using a silicone-based permanent soft denture liner.