Journal of Dental Research & Therapies
Open Access
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Non surgical management of resorbed ridges

  • Author:
  • Amit Sharma1,, Amritpal Singh, Priyanka Batra2
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 26 to 27

1MDS, Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala

2MDS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala

*Address for correspondence: Dr. Amit Sharma, MDS, Reader Department of Prosthodontics Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala E-mail: amit_sharma2035@yahoo.com

Online published on 18 June, 2013.

Abstract

The most common problem faced by the denture wearing patients is Loose and unstable complete denture. This is due to resorbed maxillary and mandibular ridge. Resorbed ridge leads to lack retention, lack of stability and pain There are various techniques being used to overcome these problems. Here we are discussing various nonsurgical methods for management of resorbed ridges.

Keywords

Resorbed ridges, Neutral zone, Mastication