A novel method to prevent biting through nasolabial flap: Modified oral screen

Publication date: Available online 15 November 2017
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology
Author(s): Zainab Chaudhary, Ranjeet Bodh, Pankaj Sharma, Sujata Mohanty, Anjali Verma
ObjectiveOral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive precancerous condition of oral mucosa, predominantly seen in the Indian subcontinent. This technical note describes the use of oral screen prosthesis used as an adjunct to surgery to prevent relapse following surgical correction.MethodsThe modified oral screen appliance was inserted in the patient's labial and buccal vestibule as oral screen. The appliance was intended to be used as an oral stent along with mouth exercises to counteract relapse of the corrected mouth opening.ResultsThe possibility of flap shrinkage and interference with occlusion results in surgical failure of the treatment of OSMF. Securing the flap in position using oral screen prosthesis has been tried as an adjunct to treat such cases.ConclusionsThis modified approach can be performed in routine clinical practice, making the rehabilitation of such a case possible with relative ease.



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