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Fabrication of a Hollow Non-detachable Cheek Plumper by an Innovative Technique for an Edentulous Patient: Case Report Ekta Mukesh Kanojia Anjali Borle Seema Sathe Sheetal Khubchandani Dental Update 2025 51:11, 802-805.
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Ekta MukeshKanojia
Postgraduate Student; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha (Maharashtra), India
Professor and Guide; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha (Maharashtra), India
Professor; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha (Maharashtra), India
Associate Professor; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha (Maharashtra), India
Facial aesthetics are important in both social and professional settings. The replacement of missing teeth should never be the exclusive goal of prosthetic rehabilitation for a patients who has lost all of their teeth. Age-related changes to the face, particularly sagging cheeks, are a worry for total denture patients with high aesthetic demands. Hence, this article outlines a straightforward, rational, reasonably priced, and non-invasive technique for creating a non-detachable cheek plumper for individuals without teeth. Also, the dual-purpose prosthesis not only restores facial aesthetics, but also replaces missing teeth.
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A technique for creating a non-detachable cheek plumper for individuals without teeth is described.
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While it is easier for a dentist to focus on replacing missing teeth, it is crucial to remember that the patient's face is always visible, whereas the teeth are rarely visible. The absence of oral structures significantly impacts the appearance of the lower half of the face. For optimal aesthetics, rehabilitation must be performed in harmony with the upper half of the face. The ageing process, characterized by the flexibility of tissue and loss of subcutaneous fat, leads to sagging cheeks.1 Denture flanges often provide support to facial tissues; however, in some cases, the denture flange may be insufficient to support the facial musculature, necessitating additional support.2
According to Jamieson,3 customizing the personality of an elderly patient is often more challenging than fitting a denture into their mouth. Regardless of one's efforts, achieving satisfactory results is elusive without considering the patient's psyche. The term ‘denture aesthetics’ is not new in the field of prosthodontics; it refers to a prosthesis that influences an individual's appearance and attractiveness.4 Prosthodontists primarily focus on rehabilitation, encompassing the restoration of speech articulation, alveolar development, muscle tonicity, skin flexibility and tooth loss.
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