Open AccessMaxillary occlusal splint following segmental mandibulectomy and osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction - A case report
Author(s) -
Allison G Petty,
Zain Ahmed,
Amr A Habib,
Joseph M. Huryn,
Evan B. Rosen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_253_19
Subject(s) - medicine , sequela , splint (medicine) , occlusion , malocclusion , dentistry , orthodontics , free flap reconstruction , free flap , surgery
Postsurgical malocclusion is a possible sequela of care following segmental mandibulectomy and osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction. Patient-specific factors may make surgical correction an impossibility. In addition, conservative occlusal adjustments may be insufficient for correction of the occlusion. An alternative approach for the management of severe postoperative malocclusion is to fabricate a maxillary occlusal splint, which establishes interocclusal articulating surfaces and facilitates mastication. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the technique and utility of a maxillary prosthesis to correct posttreatment malocclusion in the oncologic patient.