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RESEARCH ARTICLE

ATTACHMENT RETAINED CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE PATIENT - A CASE REPORT

Syed Javad Saleem, Veena S. Prakash, Ashwini Wadhwani

Citation Information : Saleem SJ, Prakash VS, Wadhwani A. ATTACHMENT RETAINED CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE PATIENT - A CASE REPORT. CODS J Dent 2013; 5 (2):6-12.

DOI: 10.5005/cods-5-2-6

License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-06-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


Abstract

Complete Denture is an artificial appliance which restores natural functions and esthetics caused by loss of natural teeth. Cheekplumper help to enhance facial appearance by supporting the slumped cheeks. This paper reports an innovative technique of plumping the cheeks using cheek-plumper which are attached to the conventional complete denture.


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