Cocktail Impression Technique: A New Approach to Atwood's Order VI Mandibular Ridge Deformity.

The management of highly resorbed ridge has always posed a challenge to the prosthodontist for years. Obtaining consistent mandibular denture stability has long been a challenge for dental profession. In particular, Atwood's Order V and Order VI pattern of bone resorption is associated with difficulties in providing successful dentures. Stability of lower denture in such cases is usually the distinguishing factor between success and failure. This article outlines a combination of different impression techniques to improve mandibular denture stability in an atrophic mandibular ridge, keeping in mind the prevention of further ridge resorption.