Impressing for Excellence: Special Impression Techniques for Compromised Ridges: Case Report
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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.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
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2019
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