Rehabilitation Of A Partially Dentatepatient With A Maxillary Cast Partial Denture And Mandibular Overdenture - A Case Report

Abstract

Using natural teeth as denture abutments can significantly slow the progression of residual ridge resorption.The abutments and the denture bearing areas can share the stress concentration. Overdentures can help reduce residual ridge resorption by providing sensory feedback, occlusal stability loss, aesthetics loss, and compromised mastication. Overdenture has been shown to be effective in reducing residual ridge resorption and increasing retention and stability. When edentulous areas are too large or numerous for fixed prosthesis and cross arch stabilisation is required, a cast partial denture is preferred. Insertion and removal of the denture, as well as regular oral hygiene, are simple procedures. The current case-report describes the rehabilitation of a partially dentate mouth using a maxillary castpartial denture and mandibular overdenture.