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2 years after a mouth cancer, with ablation of half a jaw and part of the palate, I wonder if I should ask for transplant to have a new jaw and palate.
Whocan tell me more about that kind of surgery: is it painful, is it long to recover, is it worth doing this, etc...? |
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Hello Vincent
It would be great if surgical techniques were advanced enough so that you could have a transplant to have a new jaw and palate. I don't think we are there yet. Conventionally, the defect in the palate will need the fitting of a special plate ( prosthetic obturator ) that replaces the missing teeth and seals the defect into the nose to allow eating and drinking. Dental implants are useful in assisting with retention of the plate. Do speak to your doctor about treatments available. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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