Open AccessLost salt technique for severely resorbed alveolar ridges: An innovative approach
Author(s) -
Himanshi Aggarwal,
Sunit Kumar Jurel,
Raghuwar Dayal Singh,
Pooran Chand,
Pradeep Kumar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.103636
Subject(s) - prosthodontist , alveolar ridge , ridge , dentistry , resorption , orthodontics , geology , medicine , implant , surgery , paleontology , pathology
The success of a complete denture relies on the principles of retention, stability and support. The prosthodontist skill lies in applying these principles efficiently in critical situations. Severely resorbed maxillary edentulous ridges that are narrow and constricted with increased inter ridge space provide decreased support, retention and stability. The consequent weight of the processed denture only compromises them further. This article describes a case report of an edentulous patient with resorbed ridges where a simplified technique of fabricating a hollow maxillary complete denture using lost salt technique was used for preservation of denture bearing areas. The hollowing of the denture reduces the weight of the denture, thereby enhancing stability and retention, reducing the further resorption of the jaws.