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A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary Teeth

A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary Teeth

Published on: April 8, 2020

Hollow maxillary complete denture.

Usha Radke¹, Darshana Mundhe

¹Department of Prosthodontics, VSPM's Dental College & Research Centre, Nagpur, 440019 India.

Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

|December 4, 2012

Summary

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Fabricating a hollow maxillary complete denture can improve retention in patients with severe bone loss and increased jaw distance. This technique reduces prosthesis weight, addressing a common clinical challenge in complete denture fabrication.

Keywords:

Hollow maxillary denture Increased interridge distance Light weight prosthesis Residual ridge resorption

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Biomaterials

Background:

Residual ridge resorption is a common issue in complete denture wearers, particularly affecting the mandible more than the maxilla.
Severely atrophic maxillae with a large interridge distance present significant challenges for achieving adequate retention and stability in complete dentures.
Conventional complete denture fabrication can be difficult in cases of extreme resorption, impacting patient function and satisfaction.

Observation:

The clinical report focuses on a patient presenting with severely resorbed maxillary and mandibular ridges and a large interridge distance.
This anatomical condition typically leads to poor retention and stability of conventional maxillary complete dentures.
The challenge lies in fabricating a prosthesis that is both retentive and comfortable despite the compromised ridge height.

Findings:

A simple technique for fabricating a hollow maxillary complete denture was successfully implemented.
The hollow denture design significantly reduced the overall weight of the prosthesis.
This weight reduction directly contributed to enhanced retention of the maxillary complete denture.

Implications:

Hollowing complete dentures offers a viable solution for improving retention in patients with severe residual ridge resorption.
This technique can enhance patient comfort and function by providing a more stable and retentive prosthesis.
The described method provides a practical approach for prosthodontists managing complex complete denture cases with significant bone loss.