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KMID : 0358920090360010150
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2009 Volume.36 No. 1 p.150 ~ p.156
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REMOVABLE FLEXIBLE DENTURE FOR CHILDREN WITH OLIGODONTIA : A CASE REPORT
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Kim Jin-Young
Ra Ji-Young
Lee Kwang-Hee
Lee Dong-Jin
Kim Yun-Hee
Ahn So-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives : The conventional removable appliance, composed of wires and acrylic resin, had unaesthetic results and poor retention. The flexible denture, as an alternative, presents improved aesthetics with the thin and strong resin retentive area. In addition, it also enhances patients’ sensory function as a result of decreased volume of denture base. The flexibility of the flexible denture reduces the possibility of fracture and distributes the masticatory forces transmitted to the abutments and residual bone tissue. This report describes a 10-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy with oligodontia treated with the flexible dentures as an alternative to conventional removable appliances. Methods : Impression was taken using alginate material and sent to a laboratory with the bite for fabrication of the flexible denture. Prior to try-in, the flexible denture was immersed in water at for one minute and cooled. Impinging area of the denture was checked by and removed and the denture was delivered to the patient. Results : Both patients were satisfied with the flexible dentures, which presented improved retention and aesthetics. Conclusion : For patients with oligodontia, flexible dentures can be considered as a treatment of choice, which may replace the conventional denture.
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KEYWORD
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Oligodontia, Flexible denture
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