Customized device for individuals with limited range of motion to insert and remove dentures.
Spec Care Dentist
; 41(5): 644-649, 2021 Sep.
Article
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| ID: mdl-34018635
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To develop a device to aid in insertion and removal of dentures in patients with limited range of motion. CASE REPORT A 62-year-old male with congenital musculoskeletal system anomaly, severe scoliosis, missing teeth, and poor dentition presented for comprehensive dental care. Patient had significant range of motion limitations resulting in an inability to reach his mouth. A device allowing for independent insertion, removal, and cleaning of dentures was made for patient. Dentures were fabricated and scanned using an intraoral scanner, traditional surgical guide for implant placement was adapted to accommodate neodynium magnets and wooden dowel, and guide was 3D printed. Stainless steel spheres were processed into denture to correspond to magnets in guide. Patient demonstrated ability to independently insert and remove both his maxillary complete denture and mandibular partial denture using device.CONCLUSION:
A successful device for insertion and removal of complete and partial dentures can be fabricated by adapting a surgical guide to incorporate magnets by processing stainless steel spheres into the dentures. This device could be helpful for any individuals demonstrating musculoskeletal system anomalies or range of motion deficits.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dentadura Completa
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Mandíbula
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Spec Care Dentist
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos