Residual ridge resorption is the reduction in size of the bony ridge under the mucoperiosteum. The resorption occurs at a faster rate in mandibular arch as compared to the maxillary arch; but severely atrophic maxillae with large interridge distance often pose a clinical challenge during fabrication of a successful maxillary complete denture. This clinical report describes a simple technique of fabricating a hollow maxillary complete denture in a patient with resorbed maxillary and mandibular ridges with increased interridge distance which reduces the weight of the prosthesis and thereby enhances the retention.
Cleft lip and palate deformity is a congenital defect of the middle third of the face, consisting of fissures of the upper lip and/or palate. Naso-alveolar molding provides excellent results when considered and started early in the neonatal. Early treatment is important not only due to esthetic and functional concerns, but also for a positive psychological impact it has on the child. In the pre-surgical management, an interdisciplinary approach is necessary where an Orthodontist and a Prosthodontist play a major role. Also any treatment procedure in an infant becomes difficult due to the lack of co-operation from the child. This clinical report describes the multidisciplinary approach for complete pre-surgical management of a neonate with complete unilateral cleft of soft palate, hard palate, alveolar ridge and lip.
Implant level impressions are usually made with custom trays. This article describes the simultaneous use of open and closed tray transfer copings using stock tray.
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