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概要

Cheek Plumper with a Salivary Reservoir: An Esthetic and Functional Treatment Option for a Xerostomic Patient with Sunken Cheeks

Godwin Da Costa*,Meena Aras,Vidya Chitre,Praveen Rajagopal,Aradhna Nagarsekar

Sensation of dry mouth or xerostomia results from a variety of factors including radiotherapy (RT) given for the treatment of oral carcinomas. A reservoir space for artificial salivary substitutes in the complete and partial dentures in cases of severe xerostomia ensure a steady continuous delivery of saliva. This case report describes the rehabilitation of a 65 year old totally edentulous patient with xerostomia and sunken cheeks using a novel simplified technique of fabricating a hollow cheek plumper with a salivary reservoir.