Magnetic Sectional Denture for Microstomia Patient with Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Case Report

Abstract

This article presents a case report of a patient with oral sub mucous fibrosis and subsequent microstomia , that resulted in restricted mouth opening. A magnetic sectional denture was planned for the maxillary arch to overcome the problem and a conventional denture was planned for the mandibular arch. Primary impressions were made, followed by sectional maxillary special trays for border molding. The record bases for the maxillary arch was fabricated in  heat cure by incorporating magnets of 3mm diameter on the anterior alveolar ridge and middle part of mid palatal raphe region, and 5 mm magnet towards the posterior most part of mid palatal raphe region. The jaw relation was carried out, followed by teeth setting and wax try in. Finally the maxillary denture was processed in two sections and denture insertion was done. Satisfactory retention was achieved and phonetics was restored.