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ArticleCureus2026

Innovative Impression Technique for Microstomia Induced by Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Hasnaa Rokhssi, Faiza Benfdil, Leila Fajri

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Hasnaa RokhssiDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR.
Faiza BenfdilDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR.
Leila FajriDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A removable partial denture (RPD) is a prosthesis that requires a high degree of precision during impression making. Adequate mouth opening is essential during impression procedures to ensure proper placement and orientation of the impression tray. However, this requirement poses a challenge in patients with microstomia, necessitating modification of conventional impression techniques to complete this crucial step in prosthesis fabrication.  This report describes a modified impression technique for fabricating a conventional RPD in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa and restricted mouth opening. A flexible tray reinforced with composite fibers was used to obtain the preliminary maxillary impression, followed by a definitive impression made using a customized two-part resin-silicone tray.

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epidermolysis bullosaimpressionlimited mouth openingmicrostomiaremovable partial denture

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PMID41873272
PMCPMC13005957

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