Rueda Luis, Wong Fong, Cooper Marissa, Clark Andrew
Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, USA.
Gen Dent. 2011 Mar-Apr;59(2):e63-6.
Resorption of the alveolar ridge is a common problem in edentulous patients and can compromise the stability and function of dentures. Resorption and its consequences can be minimized when strategically placed implants are used; however, this option is financially out of reach for many patients. The article discusses a more cost-effective alternative (metalbased dentures) for patients with ridge resorption. In certain environments, like a dental school, where patients are looking for solutions to their dental problems at a reasonable price, cast metal bases can be a feasible economical alternative for edentulous patients. Both cases presented here demonstrated a significant improvement in stability, phonation, and mastication.
