Maxillary Midline Complete Denture Fracture Management Using Base Metal Denture Base

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Manawar Shuja, Gaurav Gupta, Samad K Kabir

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I7P106

How to Cite?

Manawar Shuja, Gaurav Gupta, Samad K Kabir, "Maxillary Midline Complete Denture Fracture Management Using Base Metal Denture Base," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 8,  no. 7, pp. 40-43, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I7P106

Abstract:

A maxillary completely edentulous ridge that has opposing natural teeth poses a mechanical challenge to a prosthodontist since the maxillary denture is subjected to frequent fractures, that classically occur in the midline. We present a unique case of an elderly female patient who had a brachycephalic face type and reported with frequent breakage of maxillary dentures (three within 13 months and all in the middle). The patient had also developed flabby tissue on the maxillary ridge, which was due to, alteration of tissue surface (excessive relief) of the maxillary denture in an attempt to prevent breakage by her regular dentist. Ridge relation was unfavorable to withstand forces developed due to closure of mandible. A metal denture base (chrome cobalt alloy) was fabricated for the maxillary complete denture to which denture base resin was added. The occlusion was adjusted to conform to the biomechanical forces. The patient was able to perform her functions with no report of breakage in the coming one year.

Keywords:

chrome, cobalt alloy, single complete denture, treatment, partial denture, interim denture, midline denture fracture

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