1Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
3Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
4 Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Vikram Kapoor Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, UP
Online published on 16 October, 2013.
The treatment of edentulous patient with a severely resorbed ridge is a challenge for the prosthodontist. In edentulous patients, reduction of the residual ridges (RRR) is one of the most important factors affecting denture support, retention and stability which compromise the masticatory function. The aetiology for residual ridge resorption is multifactorial, such as anatomic, metabolic, dietary etc. Even the most skilled ones also find the task of fabrication of a complete denture cumbersome. The aim of this article is to discuss about the different non surgical techniques to preserve and rehabilitate patients with severely resorbed residual ridge.
Residual ridge resorption, Mc Cord's technique, Prosthetic considerations, Sectional tray technique
