Abstract
Patient: An edentulous female complained of masticatory dysfunction. Flabby gums were observed from the anterior to premolar regions of the maxilla. The mandibular residual ridge was found to have severe bone resorption. Mandibular dentures swayed with oral habits. To construct new mandibular dentures, the positional arrangement of the artificial teeth and the shape of the polished surface were determined using the flange technique. An impression of the flabby gums was taken with the plaster impression technique.
Discussion: As a result of the flange technique and plaster impression, the instability problem was improved and the treatment period was shortened.
Conclusion: In this case, fabrication of new dentures by using the flange technique and plaster impression resulted in an excellent prognosis.
