The use of selective laser melting in the fabrication of maxillary and mandibular metal base complete dentures for a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A clinical report

Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores, Damian J. Lee, Fengyuang Zheng

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Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of the connective tissue that can have oral manifestations that can complicate the prosthodontic rehabilitation of edentulous patients. Intraoral features such as fragile mucosa, impaired healing, limited intraoral space, and a deep palatal vault can compromise treatment with conventional complete dentures. This clinical report describes the management of a 30-year-old edentulous man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome by using metal base complete dentures fabricated with selective laser melting (SLM) technology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)509-513
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume124
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2020
Externally publishedYes

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