Objective: To provide a new system of spacer design for the fabrication of complete denture prosthesis bearing in mind the pattern of residual alveolar ridge resorption, the stress-bearing, and relieving areas. Background: Certain anatomical structures of the edentulous arches are incapable of bearing compression and thus, undergo detrimental changes. Hence, care should be taken to avoid the application of excessive forces on those structures. The residual alveolar ridge of maxillary and mandibular arches have different patterns of resorption. When areas susceptible to resorption are subjected to unwarranted compression, the rate of bone resorption accelerates leading to loss of retention of the prosthesis and diminished support available for the future prosthesis. Thus, it would be prudent to design spacers keeping in mind the resorption pattern of the edentulous arches. Conclusion: The spacer designs presented in this article are likely to provide better stress distribution by displacing the stress-bearing structures and preventing the resorption of vulnerable areas by relieving such areas. The new design of the spacer advocated could limit some amount of bone resorption, if not, completely prevent it.