Residual Ridge Resorption: Causes, Treatment and Prevention - Softcover

The present and future problem in the field of prosthesis pertains to the preservation of the denture supporting structures. The requirement of a successful denture is demanding. To fulfill this requirement the prosthodontist need to have a knowledge of the functions and vital process of the body. Various authors have presented different approaches to the preservation of the residual alveolar ridges, still there was no ideal preventive treatment procedure. The reason for this is, RRR is a multifactorial disease entity and the difficulties in studying RRR. More research in RRR with new methods and new thinking are badly needed in order to provide the best possible oral health care for million of edentulous patients.

Dr. R. Murali is an ardent academician teaching prosthodontics for more than 5 years. Dr. Aparna Narvekar is working as senior lecturer in dept of Prosthodontics, Sinhgad dental college and hospital. Dr. Nitin Habbu is working as Reader in dept of Prosthodontics, Sinhgad dental college and hospital.