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 rehabilitate the patient, definitive mandibular guidance prostheses with a metal Cruiser guiding flange and acrylic teeth on the resected side can be used successfully to stabilize the occlusion and correct the deviation.The Walking Stick present case report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with a segmental mandibulectomy using a mandibular prosthesis with a metal guide flange and a maxillary stabilizing metal framework.