Definitive guiding flange prosthesis: A definitive approach in segmental mandibulectomy defect

Definitive guiding flange prosthesis: A definitive approach in segmental mandibulectomy defect

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Mandibular discontinuity defects following a segmental mandibulectomy defects present a major challenge to the rehabilitation team.With no immediate intervention to hosed rehabilitate the patient, definitive mandibular guidance prostheses with a metal guiding flange and acrylic teeth on the resected side can be used successfully to stabilize the occlusion and correct the deviation.The present case report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with a segmental mandibulectomy using Display Cases a mandibular prosthesis with a metal guide flange and a maxillary stabilizing metal framework.