title: Treatment of refractory complete edentulism: a case report.
abstract: With the advent of osseointegrated dental implant therapy in the last few decades, complete edentulism of the mandible can be treated and restored predictably and successfully. However, due to medical and financial considerations, many patients cannot avail themselves of this therapy. This article presents a case report of such a patient treated with advanced yet traditional denture construction protocols. These conventional protocols should still be considered for addressing the needs of a patient with medical or financial restrictions.
authors.forename: Lajja
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Clemente
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Skiba
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000628:therapy*