Times New Roman, 10, Bold) This article describes the different techniques and CAD/ CAM denture systems that are available. The fabrication of removable complete dentures by CAD/ CAM systems reduces chair side time and also number of appointments. If the dentures are lost or broken, it can be refabricated from the records saved digitally. The different CAD/ CAM denture systems evaluated in this article are AVADENT, the Whole You Nexteeth system, Ceramill Full Denture system, Baltic denture system and Wieland denture system and VITA VIONIC system. These systems differ in the number of appointments and the try in options provided by each of them.
Esthetics is a crucial factor which affects the social and physical well-being of the patient. As age advances, many changes occur in the face which includes loss of muscular tonicity and fat. These changes along with the loss of teeth intensify the sunken cheek appearance. This leads to facial disfigurement which may have a psychological impact on individuals, especially young edentulous patients. To rehabilitate such patients, cheek plumpers can be used along with complete dentures to improve the esthetics. The following case report describes the fabrication of a complete denture with magnetic cheek plumper.
Key words: Cheek plumper; sunken cheeks; magnets.
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