Suction cups on maxillary dentures: report of case.
A report of case is presented in which a maxillary denture was fitted with a suction cup causing a round, depressed area of inflammation on the center of the palate. Awareness of existing prosthodontic practices is important to recognize and manage such a case for the restoration of tissue health and prevention of further tissue damage.
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Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202.
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D000328:Adult; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology*; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000473:pathology