Modified functionally generated path technique for single complete denture against non-modified natural dentition
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Snehal Rashmikant Upadhyay1, Saumyendra V Singh2, Gaurav Bhalla1
1Resident, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, CSM Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background:
A clinical report of a patient complaining of frequent fractures of her maxillary complete denture opposing dentulous mandibular arch is presented.
Materials And Methods:
The patient was rehabilitated with a maxillary complete denture using modified functionally generated path technique to achieve harmonious occlusion between the complete denture and the natural dentition.
Discussion:
Using the patient's own denture to record the functionally generated path made the technique much easier and also saved valuable chair-side time. Occlusal balancing in the trial denture bases gave us the flexibility to move the teeth slightly, or grind them in order to balance the occlusion.
Summary And Conclusion:
Our modification of the functionally generated path technique resulted in successful rehabilitation of the patient without any fracture of the prosthesis in the 2-year follow-up, and has saved valuable chair-side time and laboratory effort.
