Esthetics redefined by cheek props – A case report
Journal Title: IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Dentistry is a combination of art and science but when a Prosthodontist can understand the patient needs, the final outcome of the treatment is more successful. A completely edentulous patient undergoes many consequences as a result of loss of teeth among them facial esthetic disfigurement as a result of slumped cheeks is a serious problem as it has got some psychological effect on the patient. There are many lines of treatments available both surgical and non-surgical, this article focuses on nonsurgical management of a patient with slumped cheeks with the fabrication of 4 different types of cheek prop prosthesis.
Authors and Affiliations
Phanindra Sandebiksham, Chitturi Ravi Kumar, Duggineni Chalapathi Rao, Gurram Sunil Kumar
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- EP ID EP311332
- DOI 10.18231/2455-8486.2017.0017
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