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*M.D.S, Professor and Head, **Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Darshan Dental
College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Email: drsuresh72@gmail.com
Abstract:
Fig3]
3] Thus the polished surface of denture base was
contoured by functions of the tongue and action and tonus
of affected and unaffected lips and cheeks.[
eeks.[ Fig 4]
A plaster index was fabricated to duplicate the
contour of polished surface in trial dentures. Teeth were
arranged according to the neutral zone matrixand non
anatomic posterior teeth were used to establish the centric
occlusion. Dentures
ntures were processed and inserted and
Figure 2 Patient in effort of smiling. Figure 5 Neutral zone complete dentures in situ while
patient tried to contract his facial muscle to show his teeth
patient was educated about oral and denture hygiene motor skills Dysmetria and Dyssynergia, in managing
maintenance.[ Fig 5] dentures.
Modification of removable prosthesis to prevent epulis has Extra oral examination revels symmetrical facial
been suggested by various authors. Steven J. Larsen et al5 profile with competent lip and loss of cheek support, with
recommended additional thickness of denture borders to tremors of head at movement and also at rest. Intra oral
provide support for affected side to improve speech and examination revealed completely edentulous upper and
esthetics for patients suffering from unilateral facial lower arch. Maxillary and Mandibular ridges were smooth
paralysis. & well-formed covered with firm mucosa , palatal vault
CASE 2 was shallow U shaped with House Class 1 hard and soft
Complete denture patient suffering from cerebral palate relation. Tremors were evident on tongue and
ataxia mandible.
Ataxia means “without order” or Loss of coordination. The patient’s chief complaint was impaired
“Ataxia is a condition in which there is gait impairment, mastication due to inadequate retention and stability of her
unclear speech ,visual blurring, hand in coordination, existing dentures. Approach for complete denture
tremors with movement resulting from involvement of treatment started with proper education and training for
cerebellum & its afferent & efferent pathway including removal and insertion of dentures, non anatomic teeth as
spino cerebellar pathway &fronto –ponto cerebellar occlusal scheme, high strength heat cure resin as denture
pathway.” base material with metal mesh reinforcement.
Signs and symptoms may include: Poor coordination – Because of intentional tremors, while making
patient may show unsteady walk and tendency to stumble, impression patient was seated in upright position and head
difficulty with fine-motor tasks such as eating, writing or was properly supported and care was taken to steady the
buttoning a shirt, change in speech, abnormal eye mouth in head supported position. Standard protocol for
movements, difficulty swallowing. Intentional Tremor – primary and secondary impressions were followed, but
is most prominent during voluntary movement toward ensured upright position with head support while making
target and it is less at rest. Finger –nose test is positive is impressions. Medium body polyether material was selected
typical feature of hereditary ataxia, Cerebellar ataxic gait for final impression because of viscosity and good control.
is broad based gait in which the speed and length of strides Denture base and occlusal rims are prepared, maxillary and
varies irregularly from step to step, as in alcoholic (posture mandibular occlusal plane were adjusted according to
is erect but feet are separated), Nystagmus-involuntary aesthetics and phonetics.
movements of the eyes, Titubation - nodding of head Due to unstable mandible, there were difficulties in
anterior posterior direction, Dyssynergia - recording resting position and centric relation of mandible.
small,jerky,clumsy movements,Dysmetria- inability to It was challenging task to record accurate jaw relations.
arrest the movements at desire point, Dysarthria - slow , Patient was repeatedly asked to swallow and relax and most
slurry , irregular, scanning type speech. 6,7,8,9 consistent measurements were considered for vertical
A 62 years old women was referred to Department relations.
of prosthdontics, Darshan dental college, Udaipur with a Dawson’s bimanual manipulation10 was used to
complain of missing teeth and desires to get them replaced. record centric jaw relation. Centric jaw relation was
Patient gave medical history that she was suffering from recorded at supine position, at this position patient was
cerebral ataxia since 8 years and patient was more relaxed, tendency for protrusion is prevented and it is
psychologically depressed as she was unable to eat with easy for operator to stabilize and guide the
previous dentures.(Fig. 6) mandible.Patient’s head was cradled between ribcage and
Examination reveals patient walk was affected, patient had forearm and was stabilized with firm grip to manipulate
reeling gait with severe tremors and titubation, patient had mandible.(fig 7) Thumbs were encircled symphysis region
slow slurred scanning type of speech, nose –finger test was to form C and mandible was manipulated in centric
positive which reveals intentional tremors -Dyssynegia sign position (Fig 8 and Fig 9). Midline was marked with help
was present. of assistant. On repeated guidance, centric closure was
Past denture history revealed patient was treated confirmed and centric relation was recorded using nick and
with complete dentures, but she complained unable to wear notch technique using elastomeric bite registration paste.
dentures and difficulty in mastication. Inability to wear and Anterior teeth arrangement was done according to
remove dentures, difficulty in mastication, broken patient aesthetic needs and non-anatomic teeth were
maxillary denture showed patients lack of coordinated selected to develop occlusal scheme. After final evaluation
of wax denture, processing is done using high strength
acrylic resin, maxillary denture was reinforced with metal 3. The neutral zone in complete dentures :Victor E.
mesh and mandibular with incorporating stainless steel Beresin, DDS, and Frank J. Schiesser, DDS J
wire (Fig 10). Prosthet Dent 1976;36:357-67
At denture insertion appointment patient was 4. Using the neutral zone to obtain
encouraged and trained to hold dentures, insertion and maxillomandibular relationship records for
removal of dentures and denture hygiene manoeuvres(Fig complete denture patients :Stephen G. Alfano,
11). Patient’s progress was monitored at regular recall DDS, LCDR, USNR, and Richard J. Leupold,
appointments. DDS, CAPT, USN J Prosthet Dent 2001;85:621-3
5. Prosthetic support for unilateral facial paralysis :
Discussion: Steven J Larsen,John F carter, Hratch A.
Neuromuscular disorders are common among aged Abrahamian ; J Prosthet Dent 1976;35:192-201
population and it is important to recognise clinical 6. William R. Laney .Oral manifestation of systemic
manifestations of these disorders and derive treatment disease. William R. Laney and Joseph Gibilisco,
planning, which otherwise might lead to failure of In. Diagnosis and treatment in prosthodontics,
treatment. Aim of this article was to describe Philidelphia, Lea and Febiger,1983 : page no 73-
manifestations of Neurological disorders and its influence 111
on various stages of complete denture construction. 7. Roger N. Rosenberg. Ataxic Disorders. In, T.R
Complete denture prosthesis in patients who suffer from Harrison volume 2. Principles of internal
neurological disorders is complicated by several problems. Medicine, 15th International Edition. New Delhi,
Advanced age; Most patients are elderly, loss McGraw Hill company, 2003; page no 2406.
of oral sensitivity, degenerative changes in 8. Richard k. Olney, Michael J. Weakness, Myelgia,
supporting structures are contributory to poor Disorders of Movment, and Imbalance. In, T.R
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Impaired neuromuscular balance affecting Medicine, 15th International Edition. New Delhi,
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Tremors, lack of coordination and unstable 9. Arupkumarkundu. Short cases cerebellar disorders
jaw position require different skill while In, Arupkumarkundu Bad side clinics in Medicine
recording impressions and jaw relations. part 1,5th Edition, Kolkata, Academic publisher,
Uncontrolled tremors of mandible and tongue 2006; page no 284-288.
may lead to prosthesis instability. 10. Determining centric relation. In, Peter E.
Dysmetria may lead to accidental falling of Dawson,functional occlusion ; from TMJ to smile
dentures while insertion and removal of design. Missouri, 2007 ;page no 75-84.
dentures.
Source of Support: Nil
Conclusion: Conflict of Interest: Not Declared
Complete denture patients may present with various
Received: October 2010
neuromuscular disorders. Planning complete denture Accepted: December 2010
treatment is challenging task, which requires modification
of clinical procedures. If precautions are taken at every step
during denture fabrication, a functionally acceptable
denture can be delivered. This paper has emphasized care
and modifications of various clinical procedures for
patients with neuromuscular disorders.
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