Title of article :
A Simple Method for Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of Edentulous Patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Case Report
Author/Authors :
Mahboub, Farhang Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Sadr, Katayoun Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Heidary, Fateme Department of Pediatric Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Hosseini, Elham Department of Pediatric Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz
Abstract :
An abnormally small oral orifice is defined as microstomia. Microstomia may result from epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which consists of a group of disorders characterized by the presence of mechanical fragility of the skin with recurrent de-velopment of blisters and vesicles, resulting from minor mechanical friction or trauma. Since such patients have a small oral aperture, it may be impossible to take impression and fabricate dentures using conventional methods. In this article, a simple method for taking preliminary impressions from upper and lower edentulous ridges in one patient with limited mouth open-ing and then preparing the complete denture with custom denture teeth in a single unit was described.
Keywords :
rehabilitation , microstomia , impression , epidermolysis bullosa , Complete denture
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics