Tunnel technique for maxillary and mandibular flabby ridge using palatal splinting tray system : Clinical report
Abstract
Complete dentures function in the oral cavity of geriatric patients hence they must be in harmony with the normal neuromuscular system. ‘Fibrous’ or ‘flabby’ alveolar ridges pose significant problems during impression making retention and stability are compromised due to movable underlying tissue. These mobile denture-bearing tissues are displaced by masticatory forces and thus they alter the position of denture with resultant loss of peripheral seal. Forces that are exerted during impression making cause distortion of mobile tissues. Resulting in instability affecting function. In this paper, the authors have proposed a newer technique of impression making of the flabby tissues along with the application of neutral zone concept is also incorporated into impression making which ensures an accurate and easy impression of these flabby tissues leading to successful complete denture therapy
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