J Adv Prosthodont.  2011 Mar;3(1):43-46. 10.4047/jap.2011.3.1.43.

Management of flabby ridges using liquid supported denture: a case report

• Keni NN
• Aras MA
• Chitre V

• KMID: 1975114
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jap.2011.3.1.43

Abstract

Flabby ridges commonly occur in edentulous patients. Inadequate retention and stability of a complete denture are the often encountered problems in these patients. A liquid supported denture due to its flexible tissue surface allows better distribution of stress and hence provides an alternate treatment modality in such cases. This case report presents the use of a liquid supported denture in a patient with completely edentulous maxillary arch with flabby tissue in anterior region opposing a partially edentulous mandibular arch.

Keyword

Liquid supported denture; Flabby ridges; Flexible tissue surface

MeSH Terms

Denture, Complete
Dentures
Humans
Retention (Psychology)

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Intraoral view of maxillary arch.

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  Fig. 2 Intraoral view of mandibular arch.

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  Fig. 3 1 mm thick sheet placed on the invested master cast prior to packing.

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  Fig. 4 1 mm thick sheet being removed from the processed denture at recall appointment.

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  Fig. 5 Stone cast poured from the putty impression to mark the exact junction of polyethylene sheet.

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  Fig. 6 Upper liquid supported complete denture and lower cast partial denture.

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  Fig. 7 Intra oral view with upper and lower dentures.

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  Fig. 8 Schematic representation of the cross sectional view of the upper denture with polyethylene sheet and glycerin.

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