A simplified and cost-effective treatment approach for combination syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Combination syndrome is a dental condition, mostly observed in patients with a completely maxillary edentulous arch and a partially edentulous mandibular arch persisting only the anterior teeth. Specific oral destructive changes are often seen in patients. The manifestation of this syndrome consists of resorption in the anterior maxillary ridge, overgrowth of tuberosities, and supra eruption of mandibular anterior and reduced alveolar ridge height in combination with hypertrophic and atrophic changes in the maxilla and mandible. Complications involved in chewing and mastication are of special apprehension in such a patient. Predictable prognosis can be offered by overdentures. This article attempts to provide a simplified and cost-effective approach to this type of treatment modality by a case report.