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Modified Special Tray and Impression Technique for Restricted Mouth Opening Patient

Sivasenthil S, Murugesan K, Ponsekar Abraham A

Keywords : Microstomia, modified special tray, sectional tray

Citation Information : S S, K M, Abraham A P. Modified Special Tray and Impression Technique for Restricted Mouth Opening Patient. 2012; 2 (1):55-57.

DOI: 10.5005/jsd-2-1-55

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 07-08-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


Abstract

Fabrication of complete denture for patients with microstomia, using conventional method is a challenging task. To treat such patients, conventional methods need to be modified. This article describes modified method of special tray fabrication and impression technique for a completely edentulous patient with restricted mouth openmg.


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