Mandibulectomy in Desmoblastic Ameloblastoma: Physiotherapeutic Approach in a Sporadic Oral Surgery Case

Abstract

Introduction: Ameloblastomas are slow-growing lesion with local infiltrative and odontogenic tumors of epithelial origin. Desmoblastic ameloblastoma is traditionally considered to be a subtype of SMA.The purpose of this case report is to describe the physiotherapy rehabilitation in mandibulectomy of the right side. A patient chief complaint was inability to open mouth, inability to eat food, impaired cognitive and social behavior. The primary goals of mandibular reconstruction are feature restoration and an appropriate cosmetic outcome. The diagnosis of desmoblastic ameloblastoma was confirmed by bone biopsy. Mandibulectomy of right side done due to desmoblastic ameloblastoma. Physiotherapy treatment is found to be best to resolve patient's chief complaints. Results:The case report demonstrated that patients with Mandibulectomy with minimal mouth opening regain near-normal range and improvement in social skills. Conclusion:The patient was able to do essential activities of daily living like eating and talking without pain and regain near-normal face appearance due to physiotherapy intervention.

Physiotherapy rehabilitation, a key element in the success of a patient undergone hemi-mandibulectomy: A case report

“…Rehabilitation after surgery activities offers excellent effects that have the potential to improve the quality of life in such patients(Pattanshetty and Mathias, 2019). Shone and Yardley (1991) discovered that 46 percent of patients recuperating from head and neck cancer surgery, involving neck dissection, we're unable to function owing to shoulder impairment(Lauchlan et al, 2008;Patil1 et al, 2021).…”