IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020
Article Page : 157-161
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2020.033
Abstract
Prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patient has an ultimate aim of restoring absolute oral functions and esthetics. Hollow and slumped cheeks in completely edentulous patients reduce their over-all facial appearance and make them look further old. To confront this esthetic challenge, cheek lifting appliance can be used. The article here, illustrates simple and non-invasive technique of fabrication of complete denture with hollow cheek plumpers using pvc pipes, as one unit and light-weighted prosthesis. These add support to the flaccid oro-facial musculature and elevate the facial esthetics while maintaining the retentive characteristics of the complete denture.
Keywords: Cheek plumper, Hollow denture, Complete denture, Sunken cheeks, Cheek augmentation, Geriatric dentistry, Geriatric esthetics, Light weight denture.
How to cite : Mehta A , Sunil Kumar Mv, Rao H , Prosthetic augmentation of sunken cheeks using hollow PVC pipe cheek plumpers – A case report. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2020;6(3):157-161
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