FABRICATION OF A MAXILLARY SPLIT COMPLETE DENTURE FOR A POST-MENOPAUSAL EDENTULOUS PATIENT WITH XEROSTOMIA – A CASE REPORT

Objective: To fabricate a split complete denture with saliva reservoir for a post-menopausal edentulous patient. Background: Post-menopausal women with xerostomia complain of extreme discomfort in wearing dentures Material and Method:  A split maxillary complete denture with a saliva reservoir was made to decrease patient discomfort Results: Patient comfort and function were greatly enhanced after the prosthesis was given Conclusion: Split denture with saliva reservoir is a viable option to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.