A case of edentulous patient treated by complete dentures with the help of treatment dentures

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 79-year-old male who complained of insufficient retention of the upper and lower complete dentures and difficulty in mastication. Previous masticatory functional examination showed a low score (glucose concentration 74 mg/dL) and the patient was diagnosed with masticatory disturbance caused by maladaptation to the dentures. New complete dentures were fabricated using dynamic impression, which consequently improved masticatory function.

Discussion: In this case, satisfactory treatment outcomes were obtained with the new complete dentures which transferred functional and morphological elements from the treatment dentures.

Conclusion: As masticatory function improved after treatment, the treatment dentures were effective as the patient adapted to the use of the new complete dentures.