Enhancing Esthetics in a Complete Denture Patient: Optimizing Results With Different Impression Techniques

Abstract

Tooth loss followed by complete denture rehabilitation can have significant psychological and social consequences for patients. Dentures restore a sense of normalcy and allow the sufferer to communicate with others in today's image-conscious world. Chewing discomfort, as well as unfavorable aesthetics and phonetics, are the most common denture complaints. A complete denture patient's prosthetic rehabilitation should never be confined to the replacement of lost teeth; rather, the ultimate goal should be the restoration of oral functions and aesthetics. The article describes a straightforward, cost-effective, practical, and aesthetic strategy for rehabilitating a complete denture patient with resorbed ridge, flabby tissue, and sunken cheeks. Thus, an effort has been made to restore the patient's stomatognathic system. Tooth loss followed by complete denture rehabilitation can have significant psychological and social consequences for patients. Dentures restore a sense of normalcy and allow the sufferer to communicate with others in today's image-conscious world. Chewing discomfort, as well as unfavorable aesthetics and phonetics, are the most common denture complaints. A complete denture patient's prosthetic rehabilitation should never be confined to the replacement of lost teeth; rather, the ultimate goal should be the restoration of oral functions and aesthetics. The article describes a straightforward, cost-effective, practical, and aesthetic strategy for rehabilitating a complete denture patient with resorbed ridge, flabby tissue, and sunken cheeks. Thus, an effort has been made to restore the patient's stomatognathic system.

Unveiling the Realm of Denture Fabrication: Revitalizing Aesthetics and Optimizing Efficiency for Geriatric Patients

“…The all-green technique was employed for the mandibular resorbed ridge, over which a wash impression was recorded using light-body PVS. In contrast, the maxillary arch was recorded using Hobkirk's technique, with flabby tissue recorded using light viscosity, and the remaining region recorded with a regular viscosity PVS impression material [ 1 , 2 , 5 ].…”

“…Edentulism is a long-term disability that makes it challenging for edentulous individuals to perform daily tasks, including eating, speaking, and interacting with others [ 1 ]. The loss of facial muscular support, biting leverage, and decreased masticatory efficiency are all physical effects of tooth loss [ 2 ].…”

Current trends in complete denture education in undergraduate dental colleges of Pakistan

“…3 Even though this may not be a fatal disease, it has various deleterious social, aesthetic and functional effects. 4 In order to rehabilitate the function and aesthetics in such cases, provision of conventional complete dentures (CD) is one treatment option. [4][5][6] Since these dentures are generally given to the aging population, it is necessary to provide them with the best possible prosthesis that fulfils their needs and reduces the burden on their already compromised and debilitating physiological condition.…”

“…4 In order to rehabilitate the function and aesthetics in such cases, provision of conventional complete dentures (CD) is one treatment option. [4][5][6] Since these dentures are generally given to the aging population, it is necessary to provide them with the best possible prosthesis that fulfils their needs and reduces the burden on their already compromised and debilitating physiological condition. 5 To provide patients with the best care, it is necessary that dentists providing this service are well-trained and knowledgeable regarding this treatment modality.…”

“…8,10 Today, however, we live in a time where increased life expectancy is anticipated, thus edentulism and its related sequelae are likely to be relevant public health issues. 4,11 This means that knowledge and skills regarding the management of edentulous patients will be of prime importance as the century progresses. A recent study in Karachi, Pakistan, reported that a large majority of dentists still experience an 'increasing' trend of conventional CD provision in clinical practice.…”