title: Zirconia Intra Mucosal Inserts as a Retentive Aid for Maxillary Complete Dentures: A Case Report.
abstract: Complete dentures fabricated for edentulous patients with resorbed ridges generally have compromised retention and stability. The use of intramucosal inserts in order to aid retention of a maxillary denture has been reported in the past. Zirconia is a tissue compatible biomaterial whose scope and application in dentistry is on the rise. This paper reports the fabrication of zirconia intramucosal inserts and the technique of its incorporation in the maxillary complete denture in order to enhance retention, stability and thereby oral function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, 504, B, Heritage, 4th Lane, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, 400053 India.
authors.forename: Husain
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Harianawala
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, 1132/3, Vishnu Darshan, Ground Floor, F.C Road, Shivajinagar, Pune, 411016 India.
authors.forename: Mohit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kheur
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive Sciences (Division of Prosthodontics), School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT USA ; Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College, 1603, Datta Tower, Dr.Walimbe Marg, Parel Village, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, 400012 India.
authors.forename: Shantanu S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Jambhekar
keywords: Complete denture; Intra mucosal inserts; Palate free denture; Retention; Zirconia