Complete Denture with Sectional-Tray Approach in a Microstomia Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review

Document Type : Case Reports

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1 Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Prosthodontics, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran

2 Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Prosthodontics, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Microstomia refers to any significant decrease in the size of the oral cavity. It can cause difficulty in the fabrication of dentures, and the result of this situation shows a significant decline in quality of life. This study describes a treatment method for preparing a complete denture in an edentulous patient with microstomia due to burns. The present study decided to employ a sectional tray and single unit denture considering the hygienic issue and prolonged durability. The major advantage of this scheme is reducing food impaction between different parts. Eventually, the patient was noticeably satisfied, and aesthetic and functional demands were provided.

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