Wing denture: A prosthodontic approach to complete dentures for prominent labial ridges

Denture teeth and the denture flange are essential components of a complete denture. Ensuring proper labial fullness during fabrication is crucial for aesthetics, but certain cases can be challenging, such as when there is a proclined maxillary anterior ridge or a thick labial cortical plate with significant undercuts. Patients with prominent labial ridges often experience difficulties with conventional dentures, particularly in the maxilla, due to severe undercuts. Traditional complete dentures may compromise aesthetics by creating an excessively thick labial flange. Addressing these issues requires a non-surgical, innovative approach. This case report details a simple, cost-effective, and conservative method for fabricating a denture that enhances facial aesthetics despite the presence of a bulky maxillary ridge.