An Innovative Technique Using a Stainless Steel Double Die Pin Retained Cheek Plumper in Complete Denture Esthetics: A Case Report

  • Pudi S
  • Kota S
  • K V G Ch K
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Abstract

In present times individuals are more concerned about esthetics. Aging leads to a high impact on external facial esthetics resulting in slumped cheek leading to undesirable facial esthetics. Cheek plumper is a commonly used prosthesis to enhance the support of sunken cheeks providing better esthetics. Die pins retention for sunken cheek patients is advantageous due to its precise fit, excellent esthetics, and stability during various functional movements. This innovative approach helps in accomplishing prosperity of the patient. This case report describes about a simple, effective, and noninvasive treatment strategy to re-establish the sunken cheeks utilizing cheek plumper which is appended to the conventional complete denture, using stainless steel double die pins.

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Pudi, S., Kota, S., K V G Ch, K., Kaladi, S. R., & Gade, R. R. (2019). An Innovative Technique Using a Stainless Steel Double Die Pin Retained Cheek Plumper in Complete Denture Esthetics: A Case Report. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.6197

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