Cheek Plumper with Metal Casted Attachment: An Esthetic Treatment Option for Patient with Sunken Cheeks – A Case Report
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract:Emphasis on facial esthetics has become an integral part of dental treatment. There are many esthetic consequences of edentulism, among which facial disfigurement due to sunken appearance of cheeks and lips has a greater negative psychological impact on the individual. This clinical report describes an innovative, simple, effective and non-invasive procedure for fabrication of complete denture along with intraoral detachable cheek plumpers using Casted key and keyway to ensure a stable and aesthetic complete denture. Keywords: Hollow cheeks, Sunken cheeks, Detachable cheek-plumper, Metal casted key and keyway attachment, Cheek lifting appliance, Esthetics.
Authors and Affiliations
Rupali Kamath, Sarandha DL, Javad Saleem, Navin Kumar Sahu
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