Background : Prosthetic rehabilitation of the hemimandibulectomy patient has always been a difficult task for the prosthodontist.Mandibular discontinuity following resection is a debilitating condition for patients.Mandibular deviation results in impaired masticatory Wooden Vase function and facial disfigurement.Early prosthetic intervention by guide flange prosthesis helps the patient to achieve normal maxillo-mandibular relationship and early restoration of normal function.
This case report presents the fabrication of guide flange prosthesis prior to hemimandibulectomy procedure, Heater Case Gasket preventing mandibular deviation.