TITLE:
Late Regularization of the Alveolar Ridge in a Patient with a Prosthesis and Special Needs: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Wilson Matsumoto, Alexandre Elias Trivellato, Rossana Pereira de Almeida Antunes, Cássio Edvard Sverzut, Guilherme Spagnol, Cristian Sbardelotto, Takami Hirono Hotta
KEYWORDS:
Alveolar Ridge Adaptation, Denture, Exostoses
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Stomatology,
Vol.8 No.11,
November
2,
2018
ABSTRACT: Residual ridge shape is important for the seating of a prosthesis. The objective of this case report was to illustrate the importance of reduction maneuvers with regard to alveolar bone plates after multiple tooth extractions in patients with prostheses and special needs. In the current patient, there were difficulties during the adaptation and fitting of the upper denture. Bilateral bone resection was indicated in the molar buccal region. Late regularization of the alveolar ridge, which was accomplished in hospital, was necessary for the preparation, adaptation, and use of the denture. The general and systemic health care of the patient should be monitored throughout surgical intervention. Though tooth extractions are common procedures, particular attention is required to ensure adequate alveolar ridge remodeling that is conducive to oral rehabilitation.