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Flabby ridge, also known as a mobile or displaceable ridge, is a common clinical challenge encountered in dental practice. The flabby ridge lacks firmness and stability, causing dentures to become loose and unstable. This can lead to discomfort, difficulty in speaking and eating, and a decreased quality of life for denture wearers. The flabby ridge often lacks the necessary contour and resilience to create an effective seal and maintain suction between the denture base and the underlying tissues. This compromises the retention of dentures, making them prone to dislodgement during normal oral functions. In this report, a modified window technique is presented for the impression of the anterior maxillary flabby ridge. The window ensures that no or little pressure is exerted on the flabby tissue. Therefore, this technique can be easily carried out by general dental practitioners, enabling them to manage flabby ridge complete denture cases within a primary dental care setting.
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes an infection affecting immunity-providing white blood cells. The HIV pandemic is far from over and is a major socio-economical burden. As there is no cure yet, prevention of new infections is the major path to control the infection. There is a low chance of orthodontic procedures carrying a risk of HIV infection transmission. It is important to have knowledge about the disease to effectively and safely treat known or unknown patients with HIV.
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Gagging poses a clinical difficulty to the dentist in all facets of therapy, from diagnostic techniques to active treatment. Various treatment methods to manage the gagging include behavioral techniques, acupressure, acupuncture, hypnosis, systemic desensitization, and pharmacological techniques. This article presents a straightforward method for getting rid of the gag reflex using an eye massager. Eye massagers can help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with dental procedures by providing an effective alternative to traditional methods. This technique can be a valuable aid in making short dental procedures more comfortable and successful.