Flangeless denture: An esthetic innovation


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Sudhanshu Srivastava, Sumit K Misra

Volume :

6

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Patient with excessive bulky maxillary ridges often has a compromised facial esthetics. The thickness of the labial flange further compromises the labial fullness and result in an unesthetic maxillary denture. To confront such perplexity, an unconventional approach is required for the fabrication of complete denture. This case report portrays a simple, economical, conservative and non-surgical treatment choice for fabrication of denture in a patient with a bulky maxillary ridge to enhance the facial aesthetics of the patient.

Keyword :

Flangeless, Gumfit, Denture, Prosthodontics.