Publications by authors named "Jihane Slaoui Hasnaoui"
Prosthetic management of an epulis fissuratum with simple conditioning tissue: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Epulis fissuratum is an oral lesion caused by poorly fitting dentures, and it can be treated through conservative or surgical methods depending on the case.
- The article discusses a successful case where the lesion was treated using simple conditioning tissue along with provisional dentures.
- Proper early management, including good hygiene and prosthetic care, can effectively address epulis fissuratum and often eliminate the need for surgery.
The need to increase the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) to restore lost dental function or optimise specific dental treatments is a common occurrence in daily dental practice. The common belief that the Vertical Dimension at Rest (VDR) is fixed hinders the development of restorations with a VDO that encroaches on or surpasses the interocclusal rest space (IRS), thereby preventing potential tissue damage to the masticatory apparatus. Recent studies have shown that the mandible rest position falls within a range termed as the "comfort zone".
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