PENATALAKSANAAN PENCETAKAN LINGGIR DENGAN JARINGAN FLABBY MENGGUNAKAN SENDOK CETAK FISIOLOGIS MODIFIKASI

Abstract

Introduction: Flabby ridge compromise support, retention and stability of complete dentures. The
presence of flabby ridge tends to create a difficulty while making complete dentures. Many impression
techniques have been proposed to overcome these difficulties. Objectives: This paper aims to explain
an impression technique on flabby ridge anterior mandibular using modified final impression tray with
two tunnels. Case Description: An 80-years-old female patient using complete dentures. She was
concerned that her lower complete denture was loose. On clinical examination there was anterior
flabby ridge from canine to canine of the mandibular arch. The technique described in this case was
using clear swapolimerized acrylic resin with two tunnels for final impression tray, using polivynil
siloxane light body impression was injected around the flabby ridge using a dispensing gun from one
side of the tunnel, taking care that the flow to the opposite side was controlled by the clear custom tray,
to ensure minimal distortion on flabby tissue and coverage of impression material on all edentulous
area. Discussion: Flabby ridge is a challenge in prosthodontics to achieve stability and retention of
complete dentures. Provision of complete dentures in patient with flabby ridge can be managed by
correct impression method. By using this modified final tray, it will not displace the flabby tissue that
can dislodge the denture, simple custom tray, easy to practice and less time. Conclusion: Choosing
appropriate impression technique and used the right final impression tray may increase patient’s
prosthesis stability and retention.

Keywords: Flabby Ridge, Modified Impression Tray, Clear Swapolimerized Acrylic Resin