A case report of functional recovery of a patient with combination syndrome

Abstract

Patient: The patient was an 84-year-old woman with edentulous maxilla, and the mandible presented with partially edentulous arches, with 321| and |123 remaining teeth. Her chief complaint was ill-fitting of dentures, and she desired fabrication of new ones. The remaining mandibular teeth thrusted the maxillary alveolar ridge, and ridge resorption and flabby gums were observed in the maxillary anterior alveolar ridge, which presented combination syndrome. After adjusting the existing dentures, new dentures were made.

Discussion: The treatment plan was formulated in consideration of the characteristics of the combination syndrome. The inclination of the occlusal plane and the occlusal scheme were designed so as not to cause progression of the ridge resorption at the upper anterior region and the lower posterior region.

Conclusions: Long-term proper retention and stability of the dentures were obtained by making dentures with an understanding of the characteristics of combination syndrome.