Conventional and implant-based mandibular oral rehabilitation for patients with head and neck cancer.

Surgical treatment of head and neck cancer can cause loss of teeth, loss of hard and soft tissues and result in significantly altered anatomy. Prosthodontic rehabilitation for such patients can be challenging, requiring pre-surgical planning at a time-sensitive point in the patient's cancer pathway. Rehabilitative outcomes are optimised by early and collaborative planning at the multidisciplinary team discussion, involving surgeons, oncologists and consultants in restorative dentistry.

An alternative solution for a complex prosthodontic problem: a modified Andrews fixed dental prosthesis.

This report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of an alveolar defect in the posterior mandible after the excision of an odontogenic myxoma. A minimally invasive technique that involves a modification of the traditional Andrews fixed dental prosthesis was used to replace both soft and hard tissues. The clinical stages and materials used to provide this treatment are discussed.