Author(s)

Wilson Matsumoto^1*, Alexandre Elias Trivellato², Rossana Pereira de Almeida Antunes¹, Cássio Edvard Sverzut², Guilherme Spagnol², Cristian Sbardelotto³, Takami Hirono Hotta¹

¹Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
²Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
³Department of Dental Materials and Prostheses, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Residual ridge shape is important for the seating of a prosthesis. The objective of this case report was to illustrate the importance of reduction maneuvers with regard to alveolar bone plates after multiple tooth extractions in patients with prostheses and special needs. In the current patient, there were difficulties during the adaptation and fitting of the upper denture. Bilateral bone resection was indicated in the molar buccal region. Late regularization of the alveolar ridge, which was accomplished in hospital, was necessary for the preparation, adaptation, and use of the denture. The general and systemic health care of the patient should be monitored throughout surgical intervention. Though tooth extractions are common procedures, particular attention is required to ensure adequate alveolar ridge remodeling that is conducive to oral rehabilitation.

Alveolar Ridge Adaptation, Denture, Exostoses

Matsumoto, W. , Trivellato, A. , de Almeida Antunes, R. , Sverzut, C. , Spagnol, G. , Sbardelotto, C. and Hotta, T. (2018) Late Regularization of the Alveolar Ridge in a Patient with a Prosthesis and Special Needs: A Case Report. Open Journal of Stomatology, 8, 305-311. doi: 10.4236/ojst.2018.811028.