Abstract
Mandibular defects caused by surgical intervention to eradicate or control disease like carcinoma frequently involves jaw resection. Loss of continuity of the mandible, destroys the balance of the lower face and leads to decreased mandibular function, by deviation of the residual segment towards the surgical site. The amount of deviation depends on the amount of hard and soft tissue involvement, the method of surgical site closure, the degree of impaired tongue function, the number of remaining teeth and the extent of loss of sensory and motor innervations. The most challenging thing in maxillofacial cases is attaining retention and stability along with esthetics and function. This clinical report describes the use of over denture to provide better retention for a hemi mandibulectomy patient.
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