[A qualitative study on the needs of patients with mandibular defects for occlusal function]

Yan Zhao1, Ying Zhang, Qian Chen

  • 1Nursing Department, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital , Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai 200011, China.

Summary

Patients with mandibular defects after oral tumor surgery need standardized occlusal function exercise programs. Addressing patient barriers and psychological needs is crucial for improving exercise compliance and outcomes.