A simplified technique for fabricating complete dentures for patients with Parkinson’s disease: a case report

• Autor(a) principal: Pinto,Luciana de Rezende
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Ramos,Ezequiel Caruccio, Kallás,Monira Samaan, Faot,Fernanda
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://ggaging.com/details/1773
• topic: Parkinson’ s disease; complete denture; aged.

<p><b>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:</b> Parkinson&rsquo;s disease is a neurological disorder that affects 1% of individuals aged 60 years and older. The associated symptoms can impose limitations on the available dental treatment options. <br> <b>CASE DESCRIPTION: </b>This case report follows the CARE guidelines and presents an adapted and simplified technique to fabricate complete dentures for a 74-year-old male edentulous patient with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. This modified technique enabled the fabrication of complete dentures in 4 clinical sessions of approximately 40 minutes. The first session involved manufacturing a preliminary impression with fast-setting alginate. The base plates and occlusal rims were then adjusted for artificial teeth arrangement during the second session. The final prosthesis was completed in the third session, which involved a teeth try-in and fabrication of a functional impression with low-melting thermoplastic material and polyether. Finally, denture installation was performed in the fourth session and follow-up consisted of 3 weekly sessions. <br> <b>DISCUSSION:</b> Considering that the treatment provided satisfactory aesthetics and function, mastication and socialization benefits, and improved the self-esteem and well-being of the older patient with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, the authors suggest this adapted and simplified technique for fabricating complete dentures.</p>