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CATUNDA, Ivson Souza et al. Mandibular reconstruction with an acrylic resin prosthesis after resection of an ameloblastoma: a case report and review of quality of life. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.4, pp. 45-52. ISSN 1808-5210.

The multicystic ameloblastoma is an odontogenic lesion that mainly affects patients aged 20 to 49 years. Despite being a benign tumor it often presents an aggressive behavior that may require radical interventional therapy. Cases of extensive resections may represent the loss of a large portion of bone segment, producing severe aesthetic and functional sequelae, in addition to a diminished quality of life for the patient. Mandibular reconstruction represents an important stage in the rehabilitation of patients undergoing resection of large tumors. The use of titanium prostheses is a clinically reliable alternative, but is still inaccessible to most patients due to its high cost. It is therefore necessary to examine the use of affordable alternative materials. This paper presents a case of a 56-year-old male patient who came to the outpatient clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Hospital Restauração, complaining of pain and swelling on the right hemiface for about two years. The patient underwent a hemimandibulectomy following the diagnosis of ameloblastoma, followed by immediate rehabilitation with a custom prosthesis made of acrylic resin. The perceived needs of the patient, and the gain in quality of life were assessed before and after treatment using the questionnaire Oral Health Impact Profile - OHIP-14, because it is one of the most widely used instruments in the assessment of quality of life. The use of alternative materials such as acrylic resin in the rehabilitation of patients represents a safe, rapid and low-cost alternative option that may afford the patient a satisfactory functionality and a considerable improvement in quality of life in all areas

Palavras-chave : Jaw Neoplasms; Ameloblastoma; Recovery of Function.