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A cantilevered swinglock removable partial denture design for the treatment of the partial mandibulectomy patient. 1985

D Adams

The use of the swinglock denture concept in the treatment of patients who have undergone mandibulectomy is discussed. The rationale for its use in cases with and without reconstruction is also discussed by reference to three treated cases.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008334	Mandible	The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.	Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid
D008336	Mandibular Diseases	Diseases involving the MANDIBLE.	Disease, Mandibular,Diseases, Mandibular,Mandibular Disease
D008339	Mandibular Neoplasms	Tumors or cancer of the MANDIBLE.	Mandibular Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Mandibular,Neoplasms, Mandibular
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D010025	Osteoradionecrosis	Necrosis of bone following radiation injury.	Osteoradionecroses
D002294	Carcinoma, Squamous Cell	A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)	Carcinoma, Epidermoid,Carcinoma, Planocellular,Carcinoma, Squamous,Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Carcinomas, Epidermoid,Carcinomas, Planocellular,Carcinomas, Squamous,Carcinomas, Squamous Cell,Epidermoid Carcinoma,Epidermoid Carcinomas,Planocellular Carcinoma,Planocellular Carcinomas,Squamous Carcinoma,Squamous Carcinomas,Squamous Cell Carcinomas
D003779	Denture Design	The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc.	Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003832	Denture, Partial, Removable	A partial denture designed and constructed to be removed readily from the mouth.	Removable Partial Denture,Denture, Removable Partial,Dentures, Removable Partial,Partial Denture, Removable,Partial Dentures, Removable,Removable Partial Dentures
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man