A case report of an edentulous patient with severe alveolar ridge resorption treated by the flange technique and resilient relining material

Abstract

Patient: A 76-year-old male presented to our clinic complaining of pain in the mucosa underlying his denture base when chewing, and of the accumulation of food residue.

Discussion: Application of the flange technique using duplicate dentures led to the establishment of stable dentures. Information regarding the patient’s existing dentures also helped to determine the arrangement of the artificial teeth and polished surface form. In such cases, pain in the mandibular mucosal surface might improve after applying soft relining material.

Conclusion: Application of the flange technique using duplicate dentures and resilient relining material effectively treated this case of severe alveolar crest absorption.