A case report of complete denture treatment for a patient with a history of gingival cancer

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 79-year-old male who visited our hospital with the chief complaint of masticatory disturbance caused by instability of mandibular complete dentures. The patient had a history of mandibular gingival cancer, and especially, the lower left alveolar ridge had been severely absorbed by gingival cancer surgery. Therefore, a new denture was prepared considering mandibular denture stability.

Discussion: By considering the mandibular condition, using pressure impression and lingualized occlusion, the stability of the new denture was improved and higher masticatory performance was obtained.

Conclusion: In this case, a positive outcome of complete dentures was achieved by arranging precise impressions and tooth arrangement in a patient with a history of mandibular gingival carcinoma.