PHARMACO-PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF FLABBY EDENTULOUS RIDGE USING SCLEROSING AGENT- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Swetha D.*, Dr. Sanjayagouda B. Patil, Dr. Shivamurthy Shadakshari, Dr. Kiran Kumar H. S., Dr. Nivedita M. R., Dr. Nivedha S.

ABSTRACT

A fibrous which is also called as hyperplastic ridge is a superficial area of mobile soft tissue affecting the maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridges. It develops when alveolar bone gets replaced by hyperplastic soft tissue and is a common finding particularly in the upper anterior region that is seen in long term denture wearers. Masticatory forces often displace this mobile denture-bearing tissue, which leads to altered denture positioning and loss of peripheral seal. Forces exerted during the act of impression making results in distortion of the mobile tissue. Denture fabrication on flabby tissue is a challenging task for a clinician. Unless it is managed appropriately, such „flabby ridges‟ adversely affect the support, retention and stability of complete dentures. This case report describes simple and more satisfactory solution to the hypermobile residual ridges using sclerotherapy. The use of sclerosing injection increases the firmness and reduces the mobility of the existing soft tissue.

Keywords: Flabby ridge, Non-surgical technique, Sclerosing solution, Ridge sclerosis, Complete Denture.