Clinical management of highly resorbed mandibular ridge without fibrous tissue

oleh: Veeramalai N Devaki, Paramasivam Manonmani, Kandasamy Balu, Ramraj Jayabalan Aravind

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01

Deskripsi

Alveolar ridge atrophy poses a clinical challenge toward the fabrication of successful prosthesis. Resorption of mandibular denture bearing areas results in unstable non-retentive dentures associated with pain and discomfort. This article describes rehabilitation procedure of a patient with resorbed ridge with maximal areas of coverage to improve support and neutral zone arrangement of teeth to improve stability of denture.