ENHANCEMENT OF FACIAL ESTHETICS USING DETACHABLE CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE : A CASE REPORT

Dr. Amrita Singh; Dr. Ina Patel; Dr. Chandni Patel; Dr. Hetvi Patel

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

ENHANCEMENT OF FACIAL ESTHETICS USING DETACHABLE CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE : A CASE REPORT

Dr. Amrita Singh, Dr. Ina Patel, Dr. Chandni Patel, Dr. Hetvi Patel

Abstract :

The edentulous state is associated with loss of teeth, resorbed alveolar ridge, reduced muscle tonicity, and hollow cheeks. Form of cheeks is determined by the support provided by internal structures�teeth, ridges or dentures. However, in individuals with marked resorption of the alveolar process, conventional dentures fail to provide adequate support. Thus, requiring additional support for the cheeks. Emphasis on facial esthetics has become an integral part of dental treatment. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient no longer conﬁnes to only replacement of missing teeth. Patients are increasingly demanding improvement in esthetics at the end of treatment. This can be done using cheek plumper or cheek lifting appliances. So, the present clinical report exemplifies the use of customised attachments to support a detachable cheek plumper prosthesis in a completely edentulous patient with hollow cheeks