THE SURGICAL TREATMENT AND PROSTHODONTIC REHABILITATION OF A MALE PATIENT WITH PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA: A CASE REPORT

Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common neoplasms of salivary glands and are mostly localized in parotis gland. clinically, patients present with a smooth painless enlarging mass. histologically, they contain both mesenchymal and epithelial tissues. for the treatment most of time surgical excision is preferred, however as the tumour is poorly encapsulated, there is a significant rate of recurrence in the tumour bed so follow up is needed. at the prosthetic stage, in order to provide, function, retention and aesthetics; obturator prostheses can be used. for making it easier to adapt, we can reline the defect side of the prostheses with soft relining materials. in this case report, we present 56 years old male patient with pleomorphic adenoma and his multidisiplinary treatment protocol.