The aim of this study was to compare the measures of maximum bite force (MBF) in elderly edentulous indigenous (Mapuche) and non-indigenous individuals with new complete dentures at two different measuring times. A sample of 100 elderly subjects was divided into two groups: 50 indigenous and 50 non-indigenous, each including 25 females and 25 males. All individuals were totally edentulous, with...

Background and Aim: It has been commonly believed that, denture cleansers have detrimental effects on the surface structure of denture base materials. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects on surface roughness of 4 different commercially available chemical cleaning agents (Polident, Corega Tabs, Fittydent, Efferdent) and sodium hypochlorite on the denture base materials. Materia...

Background: The choice of connector lies between plate, a bar or a combination of bars, which may cross the palate in various positions. Many opinions have been expressed concerning the acceptability to the patients of the various forms of palatal connectors but there have been few investigations. Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare subjective patients’ reactions to three maxillary ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the most frequent complete denture complaints and to investigate the influence of age, gender and systemic disease conditions on the complaints. METHODOLOGY This was a retrospective study in which information on the demographic data, medical and dental history of complete denture patients were obtained from their case records. Also the type...

The prosthodontist encounters increasing problems in the fabrication of a well functioning complete denture over a resorbed edentulous ridge. The objective of this study was to clinically evaluate the efficacy of the soft acrylic denture compared to conventional one when used to restore a severely resorbed ridge. Both quantitative and qualitative parameters were assessed. Quantitative parameter...

statement of the problem: implant-retained overdenture can improve the stability of dentures and prevent bone loss. overdenture-wearing patients need special hygiene care. purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of various denture cleansers on the retention of dio orange o-rings. method and materials : in this experimental study, 40 dio orange o-rings were divided into 4 grou...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different denture cleansers on the surface roughness and microhardness of various types of posterior denture teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS 168 artificial tooth specimens were divided into the following four subgroups (n=42): SR Orthotyp PE (polymethylmethacrylate); SR Orthosit PE (Isosit); SR Postaris DCL (double cross-linked); and SR...