Prosthetic Complications in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

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What is the primary concern when designing a removable partial denture for a maxillofacial patient?

The impact of the altered environment on prosthesis support, stability, and retention (correct)

Tooth and tissue support only

The patient's aesthetic preferences

The cost of the prosthesis

Which type of defect is typically craniofacial and present from birth?

Developmental defect

Congenital defect (correct)

Acquired defect

Maxillofacial defect

What is the most common type of maxillofacial defect managed by using removable prostheses?

Congenital defect

Acquired defect (correct)

Craniofacial defect

Developmental defect

What is the classification of a prosthesis that is used as a component of management, such as a splint or stent?

Treatment prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when timing dental and maxillofacial prosthetic care for acquired defects?

The timing of surgical interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a prosthesis that is used to replace a part of the face or skull?

Extraoral prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What type of defect occurs because of some genetic predisposition that is expressed during growth and development?

Developmental defect Signup and view all the answers

What is a major complication associated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy that affects interim prosthetic service?

Mucositis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a definitive prosthesis?

To provide a permanent solution for the patient's defect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of defect hygiene practices in patients with craniofacial defects?

To promote quicker healing and improve prosthesis fitting Signup and view all the answers

What long-term effect of radiation therapy poses a significant threat to remaining dentition?

Obliterative endarteritis Signup and view all the answers

When can definitive prosthetic care begin after active treatment without surgical reconstruction?

Once the defect tissue matures enough to handle aggressive manipulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice used in defect hygiene to improve oral hygiene?

Rinsing with a bulb syringe Signup and view all the answers

Why is maintaining a high level of oral hygiene crucial for patients with xerostomia?

To reduce the risk of caries Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in controlling leakage on swallowing in patients with midline soft palatal resections?

Retaining functional movement of the remaining soft palate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of prosthetic management after active treatment?

Prosthetic management Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a framework for coordinating dental care for patients with acquired defects?

Surgical needs first, followed by prosthetic needs Signup and view all the answers

When should the planning of prosthetic treatment for acquired oral defects begin?

Before surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the dental objectives of the preoperative and intraoperative care stages?

To remove potential dental postoperative complications Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial to discuss strategically important teeth with the surgical team before surgery?

To plan for their preservation for definitive and/or interim prosthesis use Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with teeth deemed nonrestorable due to advanced caries or periodontal disease?

They should be removed before, or at the time of, surgical resection Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with large carious lesions that could create pain during the postoperative period?

They should be temporarily restored by endodontic therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why should teeth exhibiting acute periodontal disease be treated during the preoperative and intraoperative care stages?

To prevent postoperative pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the preoperative and intraoperative care stages?

To remove potential dental postoperative complications and plan for subsequent prosthetic treatment Signup and view all the answers