Orthopedic treatment for microstomia

Abstract

The orthopedic treatment of microstomia patients is performed with the help of special prosthetic constructions. The choice of prosthesis design depends on the degree of pathology and the elasticity of the soft tissues. In severe defects, it is possible to use articulated or foldable dentures. The purpose of this report is to consider the possibilities for orthopedic treatment of patients with microstomia. To achieve this goal, our and foreign literature on the subject was studied. An overview of the classical and modern methods, materials and technologies for orthopedic treatment was made. The advantages of intraoral scanning over conventional fingerprinting techniques were indicated.