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Sectional Impressions and Simplified Folding Complete Denture for Severe Microstomia
Author(s) -
Givan Daniel A.,
AuClair Wendy A.,
Seidenfaden, CDT Julius C.,
Paiva Jose
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2009.00564.x
Subject(s) - microstomia , dentistry , orthodontics , folding (dsp implementation) , materials science , medicine , engineering , structural engineering
A patient presenting with severe microstomia (PDI Class IV) was unable to insert a maxillary complete denture. Sectional final impressions were made using two impression materials and an interlocking custom tray. A folding record base was used for maxillomandibular relationship records. A novel folding maxillary denture with a custom hinge and plunger attachment to lock the denture in the open position was fabricated. The patient was able to insert the collapsed denture, open it intraorally, and enjoy successful masticatory function.