Technical Considerations in Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Total Glossectomy Patient

Joint Authors

Bhirangi, Pravin
Somani, Priyanka Piyush
Dholam, Kanchan P.
Bachher, Gurmeet

Source

International Journal of Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-02-28

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

4

Main Subjects

Dental

Abstract EN

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.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Bhirangi, Pravin& Somani, Priyanka Piyush& Dholam, Kanchan P.& Bachher, Gurmeet. 2012. Technical Considerations in Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Total Glossectomy Patient. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Bhirangi, Pravin…[et al.]. Technical Considerations in Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Total Glossectomy Patient. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Bhirangi, Pravin& Somani, Priyanka Piyush& Dholam, Kanchan P.& Bachher, Gurmeet. Technical Considerations in Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Total Glossectomy Patient. International Journal of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447564

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-447564