AN IMPRESSION OF THE RESORBED MANDIBULAR RIDGE USING SUBLINGUAL CRESCENT TECHNIQUE-A CASE REPORT

Abstract

 It still remains difficult for the dentists to achieve stability and retention in a lower complete denture with a significantly resorbed ridge. A unique approach is required to both accomplish retention in severely resorbed mandibular ridges during impression making and to preserve these dentures' stability and retention throughout function. This case report discusses an impression technique in the mandibular ridge to record the wide sulcus in the anterior lingual flange area, thus establishing a strong peripheral seal in the lower denture's most susceptible region, where tongue motions can quickly break the seal.