A case report of complete dentures using closed mouth functional impression for an edentulous patient with severe alveolar ridge resorption

Abstract

Patient: An 81-year-old female complained of disturbance caused by poor stability of mandibular complete dentures, and discomfort when eating. The condition of the patient’s current dentures and the range of motion of the labial and buccal mucosa and tongue were examined by palpation and inspection. The examination revealed that the poor stability of the mandibular dentures was due to the inadequate shape of the denture base. Complete dentures were fabricated by using a closed mouth functional impression.

Discussion: The stability and retention of the complete dentures were improved by considering the shape of the denture base and using the closed mouth impression technique.

Conclusion: The main complaint was improved, and a good course was obtained by taking impressions in consideration of the external shape and floor morphology of the dentures.