Clinical management of highly resorbed mandibular ridge without fibrous tissue.
Alveolar ridge atrophy poses a clinical challenge toward the fabrication of successful prosthesis. Resorption of mandibular denture bearing areas results in unstable non-retentive dentures associated with pain and discomfort. This article describes rehabilitation procedure of a patient with resorbed ridge with maximal areas of coverage to improve support and neutral zone arrangement of teeth to improve stability of denture.
Department of Prosthodontics, Vivekananda Dental College, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Veeramalai N
VN
Devaki
Paramasivam
P
Manonmani
Kandasamy
K
Balu
Ramraj Jayabalan
RJ
Aravind