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VOLUME 15 , ISSUE 3 ( September-December, 2021 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Unilateral Facial Paralysis: A Rare Clinical Report

Preeti Sagar, Manesh Lahori

Keywords : Case report, Dental appearance, Flaccid muscles, Musculoskeletal disorder

Citation Information : Sagar P, Lahori M. Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Unilateral Facial Paralysis: A Rare Clinical Report. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2021; 15 (3):144-145.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10062-0116

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 27-01-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2021; The Author(s).


Abstract

Facial paralysis is a condition that involves loss of control of facial muscles on the affected side and is generally sudden in onset. The nerve involved is the VII cranial nerve. This report presents the prosthodontic management of a patient for both function and esthetics and thus enhances his self-esteem. Our approach was to use a technique that enables the patient to stabilize the mandibular movements and use the fabricated denture successfully.


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