IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18931 Original Research Paper ENHANCEMENT OF FACIAL ESTHETICS USING DETACHABLE CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE : A CASE REPORT Amrita Singh Dr. Dr. Chandni Patel Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 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