Management of flabby ridges using liquid supported denture: a case report

J Adv Prosthodont. 2011 Mar;3(1):43-6. doi: 10.4047/jap.2011.3.1.43. Epub 2011 Mar 31.

Abstract

Flabby ridges commonly occur in edentulous patients. Inadequate retention and stability of a complete denture are the often encountered problems in these patients. A liquid supported denture due to its flexible tissue surface allows better distribution of stress and hence provides an alternate treatment modality in such cases. This case report presents the use of a liquid supported denture in a patient with completely edentulous maxillary arch with flabby tissue in anterior region opposing a partially edentulous mandibular arch.

Keywords: Flabby ridges; Flexible tissue surface; Liquid supported denture.

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  • Case Reports