A magnetically retained cheek plumper in a maxillary single complete denture: A clinical report

Venkatachalapathy, Sri Ram; Chander, N Gopi; Gnanam, Padmashini

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“…The prognosis for a successful treatment result depends on getting a correct diagnosis and anticipating issues beyond the land of dentistry alone [9]. The established method of treating a sunken cheek is placing via an additional row of teeth to achieve the fullness of the face [10]. However, this can affect both the retention and stability of the obturator and also cause muscle fatigue.…”

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“…Such prosthesis is indicated in patients with maxillofacial defects or for restoring aesthetics in patients with hollow or sunken cheeks [12]. Although there are various attachments available for the fabrication of detachable cheek plumpers such as magnets, push buttons, and orthodontic separators, each has its pros and cons [10]. Dental magnets have been used in this case, and they have the benefit of being small and easy to insert because of their magnetic forces and are comfortable to remove and clean.…”

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Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Abdelbagi

Ismail

Awadalkreem

et al. 2021

Case Reports in Dentistry

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Background. Hemimaxillectomy of acquired palatal defects may predispose the patient to hypernasal speech, leakage of fluids into the nasal cavity, impaired masticatory function, and swallowing difficulties leading to a detrimental impact on the quality of life. Sequentially, it can also affect individual character and trust in social life, leading to social phobia and anxiety. This article presents prosthodontic management of a young male patient with deformation of the entire right half of the face due to surgical removal of odontogenic myxoma. It describes a method where the clinician utilized a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective technique to cut the weight of the obturator and to attain aesthetics, utilizing a detachable lip and cheek plumper. Case Presentation. A 19-year-old male attended the Prosthodontic Clinics at Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Khartoum, eight months after the surgical removal of a tumor. The chief complaint was difficulty eating or drinking. Furthermore, he dropped out of school because of his facial deformity and his indistinct voice. Medical and dental history revealed surgical resection of the entire right half of the maxillary alveolar bone due to myxoma. Intraoral examination revealed a well-healed surgical defect in the maxillary right buccal vestibule creating an oroantral communication. A treatment plan was formulated, keeping the patient’s demand in mind. The decision was made to treat the patient with a maxillary obturator that would gain its support from the remaining teeth and tissues with a detachable cheek and lip plumper. The use of dental magnets as a means of attachment was elected. Conclusion. This article has described a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective method to improve facial appearance in patients with hollow faces. The plumper prosthesis successfully improved the patient’s appearance to the extent that comfort and function would permit and encourage self-esteem.

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Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Abdelbagi

Ismail

Awadalkreem

et al. 2021

Case Reports in Dentistry

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“…Various materials used for attachments of cheek plumpers to dentures are magnets [9], [11], push buttons or press stud [9], double dowel pins [1], friction locks [6], and customized Co-Cr attachments [12]. However, each has their own limitations other than common disadvantages like food accumulation and heaviness (Table 1).…”

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Rehabilitation and Esthetic Enhancement of Edentulous Patient with Hollow Cheeks Using Innovative Detachable Cheek Plumper: Case Report

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Malik³

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Complete edentulism for longer period of time and aging causes flaccid of facial musculature which leads to sunken cheeks and unpleasing appearance of face. In order to get a supplemental support for the drooping cheek muscles, fabrication of conventional complete denture with adjunct detachable cheek plumpers are simple, acceptable non-invasive and economical. Despite the discussion of various attachment used for cheek plumper in literature each have their own disadvantages. The present clinical report demonstrated the use of chairside available lingual sheath and stainless steel wire for the attachment of cheek plumpers to the maxillary complete denture.

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“…The apparent loss of subcutaneous fat, buccal pad of fat, and elasticity of connective tissue produces sunken cheeks. Rectification of drooping of cheeks can be done by different methods like reconstructive plastic surgery, injecting botulinum toxin (BOTOX) in the facial muscles, and various types of prosthesis [5]. Plastic surgery may be contraindicated in patients with a systemic disease.…”

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Esthetic Rehabilitation Using Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumper Prosthesis

Rewari

Dabas

Sanan

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Summary. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient is no more confined to replacement of missing teeth. Long span of edentulism and ageing leads to loss of support of the facial musculature, which is of great concern in treating completely edentulous patients. Flaccid facial musculature eventually leads to sunken cheeks and unesthetic appearance, causing a negative impact on psychological well-being of the patient. The use of conventional complete dentures can restore the loss to some extent, but in some cases, additional support is required. The present clinical report exemplifies the use of magnet-retained detachable maxillary cheek plumper prosthesis in a completely edentulous patient with sunken cheeks.

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A magnetically retained cheek plumper in a maxillary single complete denture: A clinical report

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Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

Rehabilitation and Esthetic Enhancement of Edentulous Patient with Hollow Cheeks Using Innovative Detachable Cheek Plumper: Case Report

Esthetic Rehabilitation Using Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumper Prosthesis

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