title: The mandibular swing-lock complete denture for patients with microstomia.
abstract: Regardless of cause, the treatment of an edentulous patient with microstomia is difficult and often ingenious. Prosthodontic treatment modalities previously described are reviewed. A new type of prosthesis, the collapsible mandibular swing-lock complete denture, is introduced. The prosthesis incorporates a cast cobalt-chromium framework with a lingual hinge and a conventional labial swing-lock. This combination allows the prosthesis to be collapsible while maintaining structural durability. Advantages include ease of insertion and removal while providing maximum coverage for support, retention, and stability. A stepwise technique for the clinical and laboratory phases is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Connecticut Health Center, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wahle
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fiebiger
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D008865:Microstomia / Q000534:rehabilitation*