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Prosthetic augmentation of sunken cheeks using hollow PVC pipe cheek plumpers – A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Aarti Mehta*, Sunil Kumar MV, Harikesh Rao

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 157-161

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2020.033

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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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