Chairside options for the treatment of complete denture problems associated with the atrophic (flat) mandibular ridge.
This article outlines a number of simple clinical steps which should enable general dental practitioners to diagnose and treat the majority of complete denture problems in patients with atrophic mandibular ridges. The guiding principle is the reduction of forces transmitted to the denture-bearing area via the lower denture. Methods of optimising the size of the denture bases and/or the occlusal tables are discussed and illustrated.
Tyson
K W
KW
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Edinburgh.
McCord
J F
JF
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology*; D001284:Atrophy / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000379:methods*; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D014716:Vertical Dimension