Approach to complicated fully edentulous case: from the diagnosis to the definitive denture.
10.4047/jkap.2015.53.3.250
- Author:
Jina OH
1
;
Hyunmin LEE
;
Janghyun PAEK
;
Kwantae NOH
;
Kung Rock KWON
;
Ahran PAE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. ahranp@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Edentulous mouths;
Complete denture
- MeSH:
Denture, Complete;
Dentures*;
Diagnosis*;
Humans;
Mouth, Edentulous;
Prostheses and Implants
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2015;53(3):250-255
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In fully edentulous cases, which are accompanied by severe residual ridge resorption and impairment of supporting tissues of complete dentures, proper diagnosis and systemic treatment planning are required for the improvement in retention, stability, and support of prosthesis. Provisional restoration, while it is unfamiliar in complete denture restoration, can be used as a valuable tool, which makes possible to evaluate the stability of complete dentures and receive feedback from patients in complex clinical situations. In this case, a provisional denture was used to improve stability of impression, polished, and occlusal surfaces of complete denture, and to consider esthetic requirements before final denture construction. The result was clinically satisfactory in terms of functional and esthetical aspects.
