Complete denture rehabilitation of edentulous patient using mandibular suction denture: a clinical report.
10.4047/jkap.2014.52.4.346
- Author:
Seo Ryeon LIM
1
;
Yoon Hee SEO
;
Hyun Young KIM
;
Young Gyun SONG
;
Joon Seok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea. joon322@dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Edentulous patient;
Complete denture;
Suction denture
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Centric Relation;
Deglutition;
Denture Bases;
Denture, Complete*;
Dentures*;
Humans;
Male;
Mandible;
Mastication;
Maxilla;
Mucous Membrane;
Rehabilitation*;
Suction*;
Tooth;
Vertical Dimension
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2014;52(4):346-351
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Suction dentures enhance retention and support by forming negative pressure temporarily at the internal surface of denture base at times of swallowing and chewing because the areas surrounding the denture flanges are sealed by mobile mucosa. In this case, an 81-year-old male visited for new dentures. Considering the high expectations for retention and masticatory efficiency of dentures, fabricating complete dentures with suction dentures was planned. Preliminary impression was taken without applying pressure on retromolar pad area and diagnostic cast was fabricated. Afterwards, individual tray was made and final impression was taken, at the same time, gothic arch tracing was done to acquire centric relation and vertical dimension. Then, anatomic teeth were placed on maxilla and non-anatomic teeth were placed on mandible forming lingualized occlusion. Consequently, restoring a complete edentulous patient with complete dentures using mandibular suction denture resulted in recovering satisfying retention and function.