The efficacy of a lingual augmentation prosthesis for swallowing after a glossectomy: a clinical report

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Kentaro OkunoTakayoshi Sakai

Abstract

The excision of malignant tongue tumors often produces tongue defects that can cause dysphagia. A palatal augmentation prosthesis is frequently used to treat such dysphagia. This report describes a patient who received a palatal augmentation prosthesis after a glossectomy for malignant cancer of the tongue; however, no improvement was noted in swallowing function. A lingual augmentation prosthesis was then applied to the mandible, which resulted in improved swallowing function.

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Jan 4, 2017·International Journal of Dentistry·Viviane de Carvalho, Luiz Ubirajara Sennes
Feb 21, 2021·The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry·Ruth Aponte-WessonMark S Chambers

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