A PRAGMATIC SOLUTION TO FLABBY RIDGE WITH SINGLE LIGHT BODY IMPRESSION -: A CASE REPORT
Arya Aravind*, George Francis, Mathew M. Alani, Joyce Thomas, Jasmin Cyril and Jinson James
ABSTRACT
Complete dentures rehabilitation in patients with flabby displaceable tissues is always a tough undertaking due to the compression and recoiling impact of the flabby ridges on pressure application and withdrawal leading to compromised denture retention & stability. Edentulous maxillary ridge & flabby anterior tissue opposing a mandibular natural dentition is the most commonly observed clinical scenario. Prosthodontic management of the flabby ridges basically involves different impression materials & modified techniques that help to record the tissue areas in a more relaxed state. This article presents a case report of making an impression in a maxillary flabby ridge using a simplified window technique with a light body elastomer in a practically effective way.
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