Prosthodontic way of overcoming the hurdle of flabby tissues: A case series

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Case Series

Author Details : Himanshu Aeran*, Varun Kumar, Jyotsna Seth, Goutami Deshpande

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 322-328

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2022.061

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Abstract

Flabby ridges displaceable tissues are a common finding in long term denture wearers. Careful management is mandatory, failing which flabby ridges adversely affect the retention, stability and support of complete dentures. Management of flabby ridges can be driven either surgically or prosthodontically. A list of techniques has been noted in the literature for prosthetically managing flabby tissues such as Zafarullah Khan Technique, modified Zafarullah Khan Technique, Shum & Pow Technique, Hobkirk’s Technique, Palatal splinting using two part tray technique, etc. The decision to consider which material & or technique is appropriate depends on the particular clinical situation. Moreover, the advent of newer dental materials has added to this confusion. The proper diagnosis and planning is required for selecting the material and technique according to the displaceability of the tissues. This article describes a series of clinical scenarios, incorporating these impression techniques and materials for managing the condition.
 

Keywords: Flabby tissues, Tissues.

How to cite : Aeran H, Kumar V, Seth J, Deshpande G, Prosthodontic way of overcoming the hurdle of flabby tissues: A case series. Int J Oral Health Dent 2022;8(4):322-328

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