Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 115, Issue 4, 577-577
Copyright © 1987 by American Dental Association
Suction cups on maxillary dentures: report of case
O Cayetano
and
ME Boone
Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202.
A report of case is presented in which a maxillary denture was fitted with a suction cup causing a round, depressed area of inflammation on the center of the palate. Awareness of existing prosthodontic practices is important to recognize and manage such a case for the restoration of tissue health and prevention of further tissue damage.