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Completely edentulous Parkinson patient with mask-like face and fixed gaze.
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A 65-year-old completely edentulous male patient with Parkinson's disease was referred to prosthodontic clinic for complete denture rehabilitation (Figure 1).
Postsurgical depression due to dentigerous cyst enucleation at third molar region.
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The intraoral examination revealed the reduced salivary flow, with postsurgical depression (0.5 cm x 0.5 cm diameter) in the region of lower right third molar (Figure 2).
Primary impression in impression compound.
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Since the patient was unable to open the mouth for a long time the primary impression was made from impression compound (Figure 3).
Secondary impression with border moulding.
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Light body additional silicone impression material was used for final secondary impression (Figure 4).
Posterior teeth at occlusion.
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The occlusal correction was performed over two appointments to eliminate the occlusal interferences (Figure 5).
Patient after complete denture rehabilitation.
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The denture was fabricated by high impact denture base resin (Figure 6).