13 Maxillary Full Dentures over Ten years: A Case of Peripheral Painful Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy (PPTTN)

Abstract A case is presented with a natural history which supports a diagnosis of Peripheral Painful Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy (PPTTN). Furthermore, the clinical oral examination revealed clinical findings consistent with atrophic glossitis which necessitated an investigation of diagnoses of nutritional deficiency-induced neuropathy and/or oral candidiasis. There are multiple reasons for full maxillary denture failure. It is necessary for clinicians to consider the rationale for the prosthetic failure previous to merely re-making a maxillary full denture. Diagnostic categories related to pertinent maxillofacial and oral neuropathies and psychosocial issues are discussed