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Comprehensive Approach for Rehabilitation of a Completely Edentulous Patient: A Case Report
Shruti Deshmukh1, Sweta G Pisulkar1, Akansha Bansod1
1Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, IND.
Cureus
|October 1, 2024
Summary
Complete dentures restore oral function and improve quality of life for edentulous patients. This case report details a simple, economical plan for rehabilitating patients with challenging oral conditions like flabby tissue and resorbed ridges.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Rehabilitation
Background:
- Complete edentulism significantly impacts oral function, esthetics, and quality of life.
- Complete dentures are essential for restoring masticatory function, phonetics, and facial support.
- Rehabilitation requires a comprehensive assessment of oral health, supporting structures, and soft tissues.
Observation:
- Accurate impressions and jaw relation records are critical for successful denture fabrication.
- Achieving proper denture retention, stability, and occlusion is paramount.
- Patient satisfaction is closely linked to the esthetic outcome, including tooth shape, shade, and arrangement.
Findings:
- Complete dentures offer a valuable treatment for comprehensive rehabilitation of edentulous patients.
- Meticulous treatment planning, advanced techniques, and patient-centered care lead to successful outcomes.
- A simple, economical rehabilitation plan was developed for a patient with an edentulous maxillary and mandibular arch, flabby tissue, and a resorbed mandibular ridge.
Implications:
- Successful complete denture rehabilitation can significantly improve patients' oral function and overall quality of life.
- Customization of denture esthetics is key to patient acceptance and satisfaction.
- This case report presents a practical approach for managing complex edentulous cases.
