Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of the Flabby Edentulous Maxilla Using Hobkirk's Technique: A Case Report.

Autor:	Lalwani R; Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND., Khubchandani SR; Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND., Bhoyar A; Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND., Dubey SA; Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 May 29; Vol. 16 (5), pp. e61292. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 29 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.61292
Abstrakt:	Edentulism is characterized by the loss of teeth, which can significantly impact oral health and the quality of life of older patients. Among the challenges faced by individuals with edentulism is the occurrence of flabby ridges, a common consequence of prolonged tooth loss. Flabby ridges, characterized by soft, compressible tissue in the edentulous ridge area, present unique management challenges for dental professionals. Fibrous or flabby alveolar ridges present challenges in the fabrication of predictable prostheses. Impression making, a critical step in prosthodontic treatment, becomes particularly problematic as forces exerted during the process can distort the mobile denture-bearing tissues, which will cause the denture to become unstable and loose. This case report aims at an impression technique that can enhance the treatment outcomes for edentulous patients with fibrous alveolar ridges as this decreases the pressure over flabby tissue. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Lalwani et al.)
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