ABSTRACT
Introduction: Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient withcompromised edentulous ridges in a conventional manneris a difficult task. Modifications in the treatment proceduresshould be considered to fulfil the patient's functional andesthetic desires.Case report: This case report describes various compromisedsituations like atrophic ridges, flabby ridges and knifeedge ridges encountered in a routine clinical practice andmodification of treatment plan for each of them.Conclusion: The treatment modifications for compromisedridges starts from accurate impression making which recordmaximum denture bearing area without interference withmovements. Recording the entire functional denture-bearingarea ensures maximum retention, stability and support for thedenture during use.