Technical Considerations in Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Total Glossectomy Patient

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The technician by virtue of his profession plays an important role in fabricating silicone tongue prosthesis for a total glossectomy patient.

The technician, with his skills and specialized knowledge in handling material, plays a valuable role as a member of the oncology team.

A patient with total glossectomy can be rehabilitated by silicone tongue prosthesis as an aid to improve his speech and swallowing.

This paper describes the technical steps involved in fabricating a silicone tongue prosthesis for an edentulous total glossectomy patient.