Complete denture in elderly with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

An 81-year-old Thai male came to the dentist because the old lower denture was very loose and wanted to make new dentures. The systemic disease associated with more difficult denture making was rheumatoid arthritis. Previous diagnosis  was edentulous area with severe alveolar ridge resorption of upper and lower arch. Treatment plan of this case is to make new complete dentures. Treatment outcomes show the patient can wear dentures without pain and any ulcer, can eat food easily, the dentures have good stability, retention and esthetic. This report may be considered an alternative to provide suitable treatment in elderly patient with severe alveolar ridge resorption and rheumatoid arthritis.

Keywords:      Complete denture, Elderly, Rheumatoid arthritis, Alveolar ridge resorption