Prosthodontic management of radiation induced xerostomic patient using flexible dentures. (20th March 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murthy, Varsha; V, Yuvraj; Nair, Preeti P; Thomas, Shaji
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-03-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2011.5250
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Xerostomia causes discomfort for complete denture wearers as the tissues become dry and friable due to lack of lubricating properties of saliva. Common problems faced by such patients are glossitis, mucositis, angular chelitis, dysgeusia and difficulty in chewing and swallowing. This case report describes a new method in addressing such issues by using flexible complete denture construction in radiation induced xerostomic patient with minimal tissue damage during and after denture construction procedures.