When found in both the maxillary and mandibular arches, these mobile tissues often compromise retention, stability, and support, leading to denture displacement during mastication and a subsequent decline in our patients' quality of life.
Traditionally, managing this condition required complex selective pressure techniques or invasive pre-prosthetic surgeries.
However, a groundbreaking case report by Garcia et al. (2026) demonstrates how integrating modern digital protocols can completely transform this clinical scenario.
By combining Dr. Jiro Abe’s advanced impression principles—using a mucocompressive approach for the maxilla and a functional impression method for the mandible—with 3D-printed closed-mouth prototypes, clinicians can now displace mobile tissues predictably and achieve an optimal peripheral seal without surgical intervention.
► DENTAL BOOK: Mandibular Suction-effective Denture "The Professional": Clinical and Laboratory Technique for Class I/II/III With Aesthetics
This innovative digital workflow not only significantly enhances ultimate denture stability and patient comfort, but it also optimizes chairside efficiency by reducing laboratory errors and the number of clinical appointments.
Discover the step-by-step clinical protocol, including the software parameters for prototype customization, material selection, and 3D printing execution.
📖 Ready to integrate this workflow into your clinical practice? Dive deep into the full case study, review the high-resolution intraoral scans, and download the complete step-by-step article in PDF format here.
