THE ROLE OF ALTERED CAST IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE IN ACHIEVING ACCURATE PROSTHETIC FIT: A CASE REPORT

In dental practice, posterior bilateral edentulous spaces are most commonly encountered situations. Removable prosthesis generally is tooth or tissue borne or in combination. But the distal extension cases obtain their support from both the teeth and tissue adjacent to ensure equal distribution of forces on the teeth and the soft tissue. In this case report altered cast technique for fabrication of removable partial dentures has been described in detail. It is best alternative for impression making especially in distal extension cases for its better tissue adaptability, better support, uniform stress distribution, and stability of the prosthesis. Thus, increases patient comfort and function.