Perfecting Flabby Ridge Impressions: An Innovative Technique

ABSTRACT Flabby tissues refer to areas of loose, pendulous tissue that lack firmness and structure. These ridges are often observed in the maxilla and mandible and can occur as a result of the residual ridge becoming hyperplastic and fibrous following traumatic extraction of teeth. Flabby ridges in the oral cavity can impact the fit and stability of dentures, leading to challenges in providing effective denture retention `and stability. There are various methods in literature for management of flabby tissues, such as, surgical augmentation, implant therapy and modified/special impression techniques. The purpose of this technique report is to present a custom tray with modified window that is reinforced with stainless-steel mesh, to ensure complete passivity of the impression tray and to record the flabby tissue in its most relaxed position and least pressure using polyvinyl siloxane impression material. KEYWORDS: stainless-steel mesh, mucostatic ,mesh technique, flabby tissue management