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Prospective analysis of masticatory function following lateral mandibulotomy.
M Marunick1, O Mahmassani, J Siddoway
1Department of Otolaryngology, Harper Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Maintaining mandibular continuity after tonsillar carcinoma surgery preserves masticatory function. Prosthetic rehabilitation further enhanced chewing performance and swallowing ability one year post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oncology
- Reconstructive Dentistry
Background:
- Subjective patient reports suggest mandibular continuity loss impairs masticatory function.
- Objective studies evaluating masticatory function post-mandibular surgery are limited.