Guide the mandible back home, Mandibular guide flange: A case report

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Autore principale: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)
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contents <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Abstract</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Introduction</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US">:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US">Guide flanges are essential in prosthodontics, particularly for patients with significant maxillofacial defects resulting from surgery, trauma, or congenital conditions. This case report presents the rehabilitation of a patient with a mandibular resection defect using a guide flange prosthesis. The patient, a 42-year-old male, underwent a partial mandibulectomy due to<span>  </span>squamous cell carcinoma, resulting in a deviation of the mandible and significant functional impairments in mastication and speech. A comprehensive treatment plan was devised, focusing on the fabrication of a guide flange prosthesis to re-establish mandibular guidance and improve occlusal function. The process involved meticulous planning, impression-taking, and the fabrication of a custom acrylic flange prosthesis. The patient underwent several fitting and adjustment sessions to ensure optimal fit and function. Post-treatment evaluation revealed substantial improvements in the patient’s mandibular movement, masticatory efficiency, and overall quality of life. The guide flange prosthesis effectively minimized the deviation of the mandible, enabling better alignment during occlusion. This case underscores the importance of personalized prosthetic solutions in managing complex maxillofacial defects and highlights the significant role of guide flange prostheses in restoring functionality and enhancing patient outcomes.</span></p>
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spellingShingle Guide the mandible back home, Mandibular guide flange: A case report
International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)
guide flange prosthesis, mandibular resection, maxillofacial defects, occlusal function, mandibular deviation
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Abstract</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Introduction</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-US">:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US">Guide flanges are essential in prosthodontics, particularly for patients with significant maxillofacial defects resulting from surgery, trauma, or congenital conditions. This case report presents the rehabilitation of a patient with a mandibular resection defect using a guide flange prosthesis. The patient, a 42-year-old male, underwent a partial mandibulectomy due to<span>  </span>squamous cell carcinoma, resulting in a deviation of the mandible and significant functional impairments in mastication and speech. A comprehensive treatment plan was devised, focusing on the fabrication of a guide flange prosthesis to re-establish mandibular guidance and improve occlusal function. The process involved meticulous planning, impression-taking, and the fabrication of a custom acrylic flange prosthesis. The patient underwent several fitting and adjustment sessions to ensure optimal fit and function. Post-treatment evaluation revealed substantial improvements in the patient’s mandibular movement, masticatory efficiency, and overall quality of life. The guide flange prosthesis effectively minimized the deviation of the mandible, enabling better alignment during occlusion. This case underscores the importance of personalized prosthetic solutions in managing complex maxillofacial defects and highlights the significant role of guide flange prostheses in restoring functionality and enhancing patient outcomes.</span></p>
title Guide the mandible back home, Mandibular guide flange: A case report
topic guide flange prosthesis, mandibular resection, maxillofacial defects, occlusal function, mandibular deviation
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15422353