Rehabilitation of Edentulous Maxilla using Reinforced Metal Mesh – A Measure to Prevent Midline Fractures

A 46-year-old female with a history of recurrent complete maxillary denture fracture presented for treatment. Due to financial limitations, a metal mesh-reinforced denture was fabricated as a cost-effective alternative to implant-supported or cast metal prostheses. This case demonstrates a successful, affordable approach to enhancing the durability of a complete denture, offering a viable solution for patients with financial constraints seeking a more fracture-resistant prosthesis. Denture fracture results from the heat-cured acrylic resin’s inability to withstand high occlusal loads alone. Innovative materials and suitable methods can be used to overcome this issue. For these situations, metal mesh reinforcement in dentures offers a good and affordable option. The process of creating a metal mesh reinforced single maxillary denture, which is simpler to construct and more effective at withstanding the masticatory loads of mandibular teeth, is described in this case study.