Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Complete dentures remain the cornerstone of rehabilitation for edentulous patients. While retention and stability are essential, esthetics significantly influence acceptance. Gingival characterization enhances the pink–white balance, producing more natural prostheses. Case Report: A 50-year-old female with complete edentulism presented seeking highly esthetic tooth replacement. Maxillary and mandibular conventional complete dentures were fabricated with gingival toning. The prosthesis successfully restored mastication, phonetics, and facial esthetics, with high patient-reported satisfaction. Conclusion: Characterized gingiva in complete dentures improves esthetic integration, patient confidence, and psychosocial acceptance.
Institution: Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4414671125