Finlay's Case Presentation

FINLAY'S CASE PRESENTATION

Welcome to my August 2022 Newsletter Case Presentation.

This newsletter describes in step-by-step detail the provision of an upper complete denture and lower metal based partial denture for Linda.

This 67-year-old person was referred to me by her general dental practitioner.

Dental history prior to treatment
Over 15 years 2 rounds of maxillary implant treatment supporting fixed replacement teeth which had failed owing to implant rejection.

Dental concerns
“I am unable to feel comfortable with either cosmetic or functional aspect of current denture”

Dental wish list
“To feel confident and wear denture that fits to my mouth”
“To be able to eat without being frightened of losing denture”
“To talk and smile with ease”
“To look a little like I did”

Medical History
Nil
Social history
Retired

Diagnoses
Two failing implants upper left maxilla
Compromised denture bearing area with extremely resorbed maxilla following two rounds of implant placement and failure – plus prominent maxillary midline torus
Lower natural teeth healthy but reduced periodontal attachment

Treatment options discussed with Linda
Do nothing - Linda did not want this
Upper complete denture only - Linda did not want this treatment
Upper complete denture and lower partial denture – Linda wanted this treatment
Zygomatic implants supporting replacement upper teeth - Linda did not want this treatment

The clinical situation and treatment process is shown in detail below with photographs. I provided the clinical work. Rowan Garstang provided the technical work.
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