Removable prosthesis, that is, complete and/or partial dentures cannot function as a substitute for natural dentition, but they have been and will remain the staple treatment for edentulous patients. An edentulous patient is found to be satisfied if prosthodontic rehabilitation restores his/her function with superior esthetics. However, not every case of edentulism, either complete or partial, can be treated with conventional methods of denture fabrication. When a patient is clinically presented with complications such as severely resorbed ridge, microstomia, hyperplastic and/or flabby tissue, xerostomia, osteoma, bruxism, and labially inclined premaxilla, then it becomes difficult for the dentist to fulfill the patient’s desire for both esthetics and function. There is a need for slight modification in the regular clinical procedures by altering the impression technique or the design of the prosthesis so as to achieve best results in compromised cases, commonly known as unconventional approaches. This article intends to highlight the unconventional approaches for the fabrication of complete denture prosthesis that can be kept in mind when such cases are encountered in our daily practice.
Alteration in conventional techniques in anterior maxilla is essential for making a restoration look more natural and harmonious with the rest of the mouth, as this area is more prone to aesthetic failure. The visibility of anterior crowns is obviously more, making it necessary for a restoration to blend with the natural dentition. This makes a person’s smile more pleasant and aesthetic. Proper risk assessment must be considered while placing implants in anterior maxillary region as any deficiency in bone and soft tissue could compromise the aesthetics as well as overall success of a dental implant restoration. Timing of implant placement also plays a crucial role in providing aesthetic success in this region. This article presents a case where implant placement is done, enhancing the aesthetics as well as function in the anterior maxillary region.
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