Preprosthetic Management of “Flabby Ridge” on Edentulous Patient

Figure 17

Prerequisites to the final impression. (a, b) The hyperplastic maxillary and mandibular area delineation scribed on the preliminary cast. (c) Dental tin foil over the maxillary hyperplastic area. (d) Blocking out the undercut as well as redundant tissue on the cast with wax. (e) Perforations corresponding to the hyperplastic area. (f) Final impression under occlusal pressure.

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