Abstract
The oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients can be done in different ways depending on the alveolar ridge morphology and patient expectations. The objective of this clinical case was to report prosthetic and functional adaptation difficulties when conventional complete denture was changed to a zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis. We report a 52-year-old male singer with an atrophic maxilla who was rehabilitated with zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis using 4 implants. However, the thickness of the prosthesis in the palatal region and the space between the prosthesis and soft tissue caused difficulty in speaking and singing. The palatal region of the prosthesis was trimmed and the anterior region of the prosthesis was relined. These procedures were performed to make room for the tongue and minimize the passage of air during speech. Adaptations in the shape of the prosthesis must be made to enable its use, without compromising its strength.
Highlights
Tooth loss causes physical, emotional [1] and behavioral disorders [2]
The oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients can be done in different ways depending on the alveolar ridge morphology and patient expectations
We report a 52-year-old male singer with an atrophic maxilla who was rehabilitated with zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis using 4 implants
Summary
Emotional [1] and behavioral disorders [2]. It affects the functional aspects related to the pattern and efficiency of mastication and phonetics. The surgical and prosthetic resolution should allow patients similar biomechanical conditions to their natural teeth [10]. This resolution is not possible every time because there may be limitations imposed by the characteristics presented by patients. We present a report of a zygomatic implant-supported prosthesis, in a complete denture patient who had difficulties in singing and talking
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