Single Metal Base Complete Denture – A Case...

Single Metal Base Complete Denture – A Case Report

Author Name : Dr Bhupinder Pal, Dr Priyanka Goyal

ABSTRACT Successful complete denture use by patients depends on many variables, but three factors stand out in terms of functional success: retention 1 , stability 2 , and support 3 . Of the three, it generally is agreed that stability is the most important factor. In addition, when a dentate arch opposes an edentulous arch, the edentulous arch is usually adversely affected because of the forces generated4 . Koper 5 believes that occlusal problems and denture-base fractures seen in the single complete denture are the result of one or all of the following: (1) occlusal stress on the maxillary denture and the underlying edentulous tissue from teeth and musculature accustomed to opposing natural teeth, (2) the position of the mandibular teeth, which may not be properly aligned for the bilateral balance needed for stability, and (3) flexure of the denture base. The use of a metal base to help prevent denture-base fracture has been previously discussed6, 7 . Metal bases sometimes are used to enhance the physical properties of complete dentures. This case report describes a fabrication of single metal base complete denture against the mandibular natural dentition. The resultant prostheses should exhibit surfaces that reestablish proper anatomic, physiologic, and phonetic contours.