Mandibular Split Denture in a Case of Reduced Mouth Opening- A Case Report

Though treating patients diagnosed with Oral sub mucous fibrosis is difficult until the mouth opening is regained, it is not a justice to deny such patients with prosthodontic treatment during the considerable long treatment period. This article discusses a case report wherein a mandibular split denture was fabricated for a female patient diagnosed with Oral sub mucous fibrosis as she was not able to chew food. The intermediate laboratory procedures were also performed as a split procedure to avoid the strain to the patient because of the reduced mouth opening.