Prosthodontic management of a completely edentulous patient with unilateral facial paralysis

Facial paralysis is a condition that affects the muscles of face by involving the VIIth cranial nerve. A 58-year-old completely edentulous female presented with the facial paralysis of left side of face. The duration of her illness was more than 50 years. The dentures were modified with regard to the abnormal oral environment to improve the esthetics and function and limit the degree of neuromuscular disability because the disorder reduces the prognosis of prosthodontic treatment to partial success. The final treatment result provided the patient with improved dental esthetics and function that enhanced her self esteem.