Prosthodontic Substitution of Alveoloplasty for Maxillary Bilateral Severe Tuberosity Undercuts- Case Report

Unilateral or bilateral undercuts on the buccal aspect of the maxillary tuberosity are frequently encountered and these may complicate the success of a complete maxillary denture. The common management of such situation includes the surgical reduction of the bony extension with alveoloplasty. But this treatment option is not always feasible due to systemic complications, time constraints or patients willingness. This case report describes non invasive treatment options which are available for such situations, the rationale for the design, the use of soft resilient denture flanges and the novel laboratory procedure for incorporation of soft resilient denture flanges in the undercut area.