Navigating challenges through prosthodontic approaches in compromised hemimandibulectomy rehabilitation: A case series and treatment algorithm

Abstract

Hemimandibulectomy, a surgical intervention often necessitated by neoplastic conditions or trauma, poses substantial challenges to both form and function within the oral cavity. The resultant mandibular defect disrupts the intricate balance required for mastication, speech, and facial aesthetics. This case series delves into the prosthodontic management of patients who underwent hemimandibulectomy, aiming to restore both form and function. The comprehensive approach involves three different prostheses restoring post hemimandibulectomy deficits for different patients presented at different time intervals. In that one case involving compromised condition of trismus, upper left hemimaxillectomy with lower right hemimandibulectomy. Through a detailed exploration of these three cases, this series showcases the diverse challenges encountered and the modified prosthetic interventions. These compilation aims to contribute valuable insights to the prosthodontic community, offering a roadmap for addressing the unique complexities associated with hemimandibulectomy prosthesis cases.