MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020): Volume 9 No 2 Agustus 2020

Clinicians need a relining or rebasing procedure

Andres Jordan Siahay (Department of Prosthodontic Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Makassar, Indonesia)
Ike Damayanti Habar (Department of Prosthodontic Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jul 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Complete denture serves to replace natural teeth, improve aesthetics, mastication, speech function and protect periodontal tissue. Over time of its using, denture becomes loose, so it is not comfort to use. The loose of dentures can be caused by resorption of residual ridges, systemic diseases and heavy occlusion loads result in lose of retention and stability. Management of loose dentures can be performed by relining or even rebasing the dentures. Purpose: to discuss the indication and contraindication of relining and rebasing to restore the retention and stability of loose dentures. Conclusion: Clinician must understand the indications, contraindications and materials used for the relining and rebasing procedure.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MDJ

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...