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The purpose of this article is to highlight the clinical problems encountered in the treatment of edentulous patients with atrophic (flat) mandibular ridges. With provision of complete dentures in general dental practice in mind, an impression technique is described and illustrated. The specific objective of the technique discussed is that patients, for whom implant treatment is not a realistic' option, may have improved denture function of their lower complete dentures
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McCord, J., Tyson, K. A conservative prosthodontic option for the treatment of edentulous patients with atrophic (flat) mandibular ridges. Br Dent J 182, 469–472 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809415
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