PMC4792043_01
Preoperative photograph
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F1
The mandibular defect was classified as Cantor and Curtis Class III, i.e., resection defect involved loss up to the mandibular midline region [Figures 1 and 2].
Orthopantamograph
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F2
The mandibular defect was classified as Cantor and Curtis Class III, i.e., resection defect involved loss up to the mandibular midline region [Figures 1 and 2].
Application of zinc oxide powder and saline
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F3
It was observed that there was not much of contact between the lateral borders of the tongue and the palate [Figure 3].
(a-d) Steps to make prosthesis hollow
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F4
Chalian technique was followed to make the prosthesis lighter [Figure 4a-d].
Speech prosthesis with palatal ramp
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F5
The material was cured intraorally, finished and inserted [Figures 5 and 6].
Postoperative photograph
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F6
The material was cured intraorally, finished and inserted [Figures 5 and 6].