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An Ingenious Modification in Conventional Swing Lock Cast Partial Denture for Rehabilitating A Hemi Mandibulectomy
Rupal Jaydip Shah1, Sanjay Balaji Lagdive2, Shraddha Lalit Saini3
1Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontia, Goverment Dental College and Hospital , Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|March 10, 2017
Summary
Swing lock dentures, a prosthetic treatment, were revived using modern materials and design principles. This approach enhances masticatory efficiency and restores balance and symmetry in mandibular functions after resection.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthetics
- Oral rehabilitation
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Mandibular resections disrupt facial symmetry and masticatory function.
- Traditional prosthetic solutions have limitations in effectiveness and aesthetics.
- Swing lock dentures offer a unique biomechanical approach to restoration.
Observation:
- The traditional swing lock denture design, while effective, is complex.
- Aesthetic concerns and material limitations have led to its decline.
- Modern advancements offer opportunities for design simplification and material enhancement.
Findings:
- Resurrected swing lock dentures integrate reciprocation principles with aesthetic thermoplastic acetal resin.
- This innovative design addresses both functional and aesthetic deficits.
- The use of advanced materials improves patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Implications:
- This revitalized approach offers a viable solution for patients with mandibular defects.
- It highlights the potential of combining established biomechanical concepts with modern materials.
- Further research can explore long-term efficacy and patient-reported outcomes.
