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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
Published on: January 28, 2020
Pre-prosthetic surgery: Mandible
Veeramalai Nadu Devaki1, Kandasamy Balu, Sadashiva Balakrishnapillai Ramesh
1Department of Prosthodontics, Vivekanandha Dental College, Thiruchengode, India.
Abstract:
Pre-prosthetic surgery is that part of oral and maxillofacial surgery which restores oral function and facial form. This is concerned with surgical modification of the alveolar process and its surrounding structures to enable the fabrication of a well-fitting, comfortable, and esthetic dental prosthesis. The ultimate goal of pre-prosthetic surgery is to prepare a mouth to receive a dental prosthesis by redesigning and smoothening bony edges.
