Case Report on: Maxillary Trial Denture to Overcome Radiation Induced Xerostomia
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Xerostomia is a subjective symptom of dry mouth. It can occur as a part of systemic disease, drug induced side effect or following therapeutic radiation therapy to the head and neck region. The primary complication faced by these xerostomic patients is the difficulty in retention of removable dentures. It is important to recognize that prosthodontic management of these patients requiresspecial attention and care. In an attempt to overcome the presence of xerostomia, several techniques of introducing reservoirs into the dentures containing salivary substitutes have been proposed. Following case report presents a more simplified approach for the construction of areservoir in the maxillary denture, specifically in patients where other treatment modalities have failed. This technique provided excellent lubrication to oral tissues, hygienic for the patient and utilized routine denture base material.
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Dr. Ramseh Kumar Shetty
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