The accurate reproducible maxillo-mandibular relation of edentulous patient can be successfully determined by measuring various craniofacial landmarks.

UNLABELLED Mouth floor enlargements (MFE) are observed in edentulous and partially edentulous patients, impairing denture fitting, and have recently been described in the literature as hyperplasias of the sublingual glands. OBJECTIVE This study aims at describing the microscopic aspects of MFE that contribute to their final diagnosis. METHODS Twenty-four specimens were surgically removed fr...

For completely edentulous mandible, the rehabilitation modality of an implant retained overdenture on two implants placed in anterior mandible is a simple, acceptable and predictable treatment option. It contributes significantly to patients psycho­ logical and social well­being. Increased retention results in greater patient satisfaction than conventional removable complete denture. This case ...

Dental rehabilitation of a completely edentulous geriatric patient has always been a challenge to the clinician, especially in treating those with higher expectations and demands. Treatment duration and the amount of residual alveolar bone available are often important considerations when planning for dental implant-based fixed treatment for these patients. With the introduction of zygomatic im...

UNLABELLED The choice of a suitable prosthesis for a specific case is determined to a great extent by the underlying residual bone as well as the mucosa. Also of significance are the expectations and demands of the patient from the prosthesis. The following case report discusses the rehabilitation of a complete edentulous mandibular arch with an implant retained mandibular over denture. CLINI...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the amount of shift in position of the neutral zone and the centre of alveolar ridge crest in different edentulous periods. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY The study was carried out on edentulous patients reporting in Prosthodontics Department of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, from August 2006 to December 2008. METHODOLOGY Pa...

Implantology has allowed more options for rehabilitation of complete and partially edentulous patients. The professional should describe all possible alternatives to the patient, addressing all the positive and negative aspects of each possibility, such as treatment time, complexity of surgical procedures, and the final cost. The patient should select the best cost-benefit relationship because ...

Case RepoRt A 55-year-old male patient signed in for replacement of his edentulous space by implants. Most of his maxillary and mandibular teeth had got exfoliated because of periodontitis and the patient was edentulous for around 8-10 years. He had now visited us for replacement of teeth. A panoramic radiograph was made in which showed as an incidental finding of multiple bilateral radiopacite...