Combination lower lip prosthesis retained by an intraoral component

Publication Date

2013

Journal Title

J Prosthodont

Abstract

Patients who have had a partial or full surgical resection of the maxillary or mandibular lip experience difficulties with articulation of speech, swallowing, and salivary control. This is further complicated by significant alterations in facial esthetics and lowered self-esteem. This clinical treatment will describe the fabrication of a two-piece tooth-retained maxillofacial prosthesis. An intraoral retentive portion and an extraoral section restoring lip anatomy were attached by retentive elements. This prosthesis restored the patient's esthetics, oral function, and self-esteem. © 2013 by the American College of Prosthodontists.

Volume Number

22

Issue Number

5

Pages

397 - 401

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Dental Medicine

PMID

23387560

DOI

10.1111/jopr.12019

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