Palatal Ramp Prosthesis For A Segmental Hemimandibulectomy With Severe Deviation

Neoplastic lesions of the oral cavity often requires surgical treatment involving resection of the the mandible, floor of the mouth, tongue and also the palate depending upon the extent of lesion. These cases, often lead to mandibular deviation. Which occurs due to loss of continuity of mandible and its related muscles. Altered muscle function will clinically result in functional compromise, facial asymmetry causing significant esthetic deformities ultimately leading to psychological breakdown. Rehabilitation of these patients who has undergone segmental resection of the mandible poses a considerable challenge to the prosthodontist when there is without osseous reconstruction. This case report describes a successful treatment modality for treating patients with severe mandibular deviation (mandibulectomy), providing a vertical stop to resected segment.