Prosthetic Treatment of Edentulous Patients with Microstomia: A Narrative Literature Review
Abstract: This narrative review examines prosthetic treatment strategies for edentulous patients with microstomia. A literature search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science to identify clinical reports and methodological studies addressing impression techniques, occlusal registration, and denture design modifications. The evidence indicates that sectional, collapsible, and flexible denture concepts improve clinical feasibility, although long-term comparative data remain limited. Digital workflows combined with conventional prosthodontic techniques demonstrate emerging clinical potential. Despite multiple reported solutions, no standardized protocol exists, emphasizing the need for controlled clinical studies evaluating functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Keywords: prosthodontics, restricted mouth opening, sectional dentures, collapsible dentures, impression techniques
How to Cite?: Zhanina Pavlova, "Prosthetic Treatment of Edentulous Patients with Microstomia: A Narrative Literature Review", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 245-251, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26318153843, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26318153843