Esthetic Rehabilitation Using Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumper Prosthesis

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Summary.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient is no more confined to replacement of missing teeth.

Long span of edentulism and ageing leads to loss of support of the facial musculature, which is of great concern in treating completely edentulous patients.

Flaccid facial musculature eventually leads to sunken cheeks and unesthetic appearance, causing a negative impact on psychological well-being of the patient.

The use of conventional complete dentures can restore the loss to some extent, but in some cases, additional support is required.

The present clinical report exemplifies the use of magnet-retained detachable maxillary cheek plumper prosthesis in a completely edentulous patient with sunken cheeks.