2024 Volume 16 Issue 1 Pages 75-78
Patient: A 59-year-old male was referred to us complaining of discomfort of a maxillary removable partial denture. He had a mild gag reflex and decreased interocclusal clearance and prosthetic space. After examining the gag reflex-inducing area, the vertical dimension was increased using a treatment denture and provisional restoration. The positions and types of major connectors that would not cause discomfort were verified using several types of record bases with occlusion rims. Desensitization therapy was used to reduce the gag reflex. Following all examinations, definitive prostheses, including a removable maxillary partial denture, were provided.
Discussion: The final prosthesis was fabricated after careful and sufficient examinations for discomfort, enabling a good long-term esthetic and functional prognosis.
Conclusion: A chief complaint of discomfort with a maxillary removable partial denture was appropriately addressed, and good long-term results and patient satisfaction were achieved with the definitive prosthesis.
