Abgel a way to make light weight maxillary complete denture: An innovative technique


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Original Article

Author :

Varsharani Dhakne, Premraj Jadhav, Milind limaye, Chetan Modgi, Parisha Patil

Volume :

4

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Maxillary denture in atrophic ridges should be as light weight as possible that will give the retention, stability & support to maxillary denture. Rehabilitation of such a condition is very difficult due to inadequate support from Hard and soft tissue .This technique describes a novel method for fabrication of a hollow maxillary complete denture. Usage Abgel it’s a absorbable gelatin sponge & this is placed into cavity left by the silicone putty index (Zhermack Zetaplus C Silicone) which gives suitable dimensions between acrylic resin and the denture base resin. Abgel is weightless, sterile & readily available.

Keyword :

Atrophic ridges, Hollow denture, Abgel, Gelatine spongue