An Alternative Method to Reconstruct Severely Atrophic #Mandible: Case Report by Gustavo in BJSTR
Abstract
The prosthetic rehabilitation of atrophic jaws has always
been a challenge for the professionals involved in it. Depending
on the degree of bone atrophy present not even the conventional
prosthesis (dentures) cannot estore the aesthetics and function
due to insufficient retention of the prosthesis, nerve compression
pain, alteration of the proportions between the facial thirds and
difficulties in the speech and Chewing. Due to increasing longevity,
more active life and a growth in the elderly relationship in the
percentage of the population, there has been an increase in the
frequency of patients seeking the rehabilitation of the jaws for
improving the quality of life.
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