Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 7, 234-241
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Managing and treating the atrophic mandible
RL Ettinger
Department of Prosthodontics, University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Iowa City 52242.
Changes in age and disease patterns suggest that in the near future complete denture wearers will be older and have worn dentures for a longer time, but will also be more physically fragile. Some diagnostic issues related to support problems for mandibular complete dentures are evaluated and treatment modes suggested.