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Sectional impression tray and sectional denture for a microstomia patient
1Department of Prosthodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh 502294, India. shreyacolvenkar@gmail.com
Summary
Microstomia patients can now benefit from a novel sectional denture design. This innovation simplifies the insertion and removal of dental prostheses for individuals with a constricted oral cavity.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthetics
- Oral Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Microstomia poses significant challenges for patients requiring removable dental prostheses.
- Difficulty in inserting and removing dentures is a common complication due to a constricted oral cavity.
Observation:
- A completely edentulous patient with microstomia and Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to scleroderma was treated.
- The patient experienced difficulties with conventional removable dental prostheses.
Findings:
- A novel fabrication method for a sectional custom impression tray connected by a press button was developed.
- A sectional complete denture retained by magnets was designed for ease of placement and removal.
Implications:
- This sectional denture approach offers a practical solution for managing microstomia in dental patients.
- The technique can improve the quality of life for patients with microstomia by enabling easier denture use.
