Abstract:

This case report describes a conservative prosthodontic approach for treating enlarged maxillary tuberosities using a flanged complete denture. A 56-year-old edentulous male presented with poor denture retention, instability, and pain during insertion, caused by bilateral hypertrophic tuberosities with pronounced undercuts. Clinical and radiographic examination confirmed enlargement without underlying pathology. A maxillary complete denture with specific posterior flanges fabricated from heat-cured PMMA was chosen as treatment plan. The final denture showed good retention, stability, and peripheral seal with minimal adjustments. At the 7-day follow-up, the patient reported no pain, excellent function, and rapid adaptation. This technique offers an effective, minimally invasive alternative to surgery in similar cases.
Keywords: flanged denture; enlarged tuberosities; PMMA.