Reabilitação oral de paciente com histórico de Carcinoma de Hipofaringe : estudo de caso.

Abstract

The rates of head and neck cancer increase each year, with men, smokers and those with low purchasing power being the most at risk. Although there is no dental treatment in the literature before defined antineoplastic therapy, tooth loss as a consequence of therapy and also as a preventive measure continues to affect cancer patients, reinforcing the need for multidisciplinary treatment. This work is a case study, carried out at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul Dental Clinic (UNISC), and its main objective is to investigate how the use of removable partial dentures with ERA® fitting system can functionally and aesthetically benefit the patient. patient when well indicated. Clinical care took place during practical dental care activities, where removable dentures removed by the ERA® retention aid system were made. Note the patient's satisfaction with the work performed and the correct adaptation, followed by good retention, aesthetics and especially functionality. Thus, it was concluded from this case study that oral rehabilitations with removable partial dentures retained by ERA® locking system are a viable and less expensive option for patients with tooth loss after cancer treatment.