Clinical management of highly resorbed mandibular ridge without fibrous tissue

Abstract

Alveolar ridge atrophy poses a clinical challenge toward the fabrication of successful prosthesis. Resorption of mandibular denture bearing areas results in unstable non-retentive dentures associated with pain and discomfort. This article describes rehabilitation procedure of a patient with resorbed ridge with maximal areas of coverage to improve support and neutral zone arrangement of teeth to improve stability of denture.

Keywords

• Lateral throat form
• neutral zone
• resorbed mandibular ridge
• tissue conditioner