Authors :
Dr. Riddhi Sharma; Dr. Naveen Oberoi; Dr. Ravpreet Singh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7238255
Abstract :
Fabrication of any dental prosthesis over a
compromised residual alveolar ridge is really a challenge
for prosthodontists. Fibrous or flabby ridge and highly
resorbed residual alveolar ridge are two clinical situations
that require special considerations during construction of
any prosthesis. Mobile soft tissue and flattened alveolar
ridge significantly compromise denture stability and
support. There are different treatment modalities to
manage these clinical conditions like surgical excision of
soft tissue, ridge augmentation, modification in
impression technique, etc. Prosthodontic management of
a patient with compromised residual alveolar ridges needs
special consideration. Selection of treatment modality
depends on patient’s general health, clinical condition of
residual alveolar ridges, financial capacity and skill of the
clinician. A modification from conventional impression
procedure was used to record maxillary flabby anterior
ridge and neutral zone concept was applied for teeth
arrangement to improve denture stability in atrophied
lower alveolar ridge. This case report is about an old
completely edentulous male patient who reported with a
complaint of difficulty in chewing with his present
denture.
Keywords :
Compromised Ridges, Fibrous Tissue, Window Technique, Resorbed Ridge, Neutral Zone.
Fabrication of any dental prosthesis over a
compromised residual alveolar ridge is really a challenge
for prosthodontists. Fibrous or flabby ridge and highly
resorbed residual alveolar ridge are two clinical situations
that require special considerations during construction of
any prosthesis. Mobile soft tissue and flattened alveolar
ridge significantly compromise denture stability and
support. There are different treatment modalities to
manage these clinical conditions like surgical excision of
soft tissue, ridge augmentation, modification in
impression technique, etc. Prosthodontic management of
a patient with compromised residual alveolar ridges needs
special consideration. Selection of treatment modality
depends on patient’s general health, clinical condition of
residual alveolar ridges, financial capacity and skill of the
clinician. A modification from conventional impression
procedure was used to record maxillary flabby anterior
ridge and neutral zone concept was applied for teeth
arrangement to improve denture stability in atrophied
lower alveolar ridge. This case report is about an old
completely edentulous male patient who reported with a
complaint of difficulty in chewing with his present
denture.
Keywords :
Compromised Ridges, Fibrous Tissue, Window Technique, Resorbed Ridge, Neutral Zone.
