title: Cast metal bases as an economical alternative for the severely resorbed mandible.
abstract: Resorption of the alveolar ridge is a common problem in edentulous patients and can compromise the stability and function of dentures. Resorption and its consequences can be minimized when strategically placed implants are used; however, this option is financially out of reach for many patients. The article discusses a more cost-effective alternative (metalbased dentures) for patients with ridge resorption. In certain environments, like a dental school, where patients are looking for solutions to their dental problems at a reasonable price, cast metal bases can be a feasible economical alternative for edentulous patients. Both cases presented here demonstrated a significant improvement in stability, phonation, and mastication.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, USA.
authors: Luis
authors: L
authors: Rueda
authors: Fong
authors: F
authors: Wong
authors: Marissa
authors: M
authors: Cooper
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Clark
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002858:Chromium Alloys / Q000191:economics; D003819:Denture Bases / Q000191:economics; D003779:Denture Design / Q000191:economics; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D002858:Chromium Alloys