Due to the changes in the composition and processing of acrylic resins, it seems appropriate to evaluate the influence of polymerization methods about the alteration of occlusal vertical dimension and the horizontal positioning of artificial teeth of total dentures. For this, 64 specimens were made, simulating a maxillary total denture waxed from a standard maxillary denture. The experimental s...

aSenior Lecturer, Department of Oral Rehabilitation. bStudent, Master Dental Technology program, Department of Oral Rehabilitation. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;101:73-74) The treatment of choice for a partially edentulous patient is placement of a fixed partial denture supported by either teeth or implants.1 However, when implants are contraindicated or when the remaining abutment teeth cannot suppor...

dentures continues to be a frequently applied therapy option. Yet, populating the edentulous jaw with denture teeth to achieve a functional and esthetic rehabilitation poses a tough challenge to the treatment team. Biomechanical, physiological and geriatric concerns must be considered. True-to-nature replication of teeth and soft oral tissues also plays a key part. The objective is to give pati...

Prosthodontics treatments are associated with oral complaints like speech, mastication, pain, esthetics etc. Oral complaints vary among removable partial denture and complete denture wearers. The objective of this study was to investigate the common oral complaints and level of satisfaction in removable denture wearers seen to Department of Prosthodontics, Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan. Da...

Introduction. Biologic, physioliogic and mechanical principles need to be considered and carefully coordinated in the establishment of the total denture design and occlusion. The aim of the authors is to share their experience with total denture treatment by patients, edentulous more than 6 years, using the method of intraoral registration of the position of the lower jaw by Gerber and arrangin...

AIM To assess and compare the quality of life and oral health status among institutionalized elderly in Pune. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional, quantitative exploratory study was conducted in persons 60 years of age in an institutionalized elderly home. The GOHAI questionnaire was completed by a single examiner, who interviewed the patients in their local language. The oral examination...