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2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymer Treatment of Complete Dentures to Inhibit Denture Plaque Deposition
Published on: December 26, 2016
Managing the edentulous dry mouth: the two part mandibular denture
R B Hallikerimath1, Manish Jain
1Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Natajirao Halgekars Maratha Mandal Dental College, Bauxite road, Belgaum, 590010 India.
Abstract:
Treatment of patients suffering from xerostomia can be a challenge and more so in the completely edentulous. The difficulties encountered can be troublesome and at times may lead to complete failure of the prosthesis. Xerostomia may occur due to a number of reasons. Here is a report of an attempt at the fabrication of complete denture in one such case. The technique involves incorporation of a salivary reservoir in the denture in which a salivary substitute is added. A case report is hereby presented illustrating the technique.
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