Denture adhesives usage in removable prosthodontics.

linical prosthodontics has focused on approaches to improving retention and stability of dentures. In addition to proper fabrication, those approaches have included the use of denture adhesives, retention of a limited number of teeth for overdentures and placement of implants, with the fixtures serving to anchor the prosthesis. In addition, many denture wearers utilize denture adhesives as an over-the-counter approach to improve retention and stability, but the use of these products is not wholly endorsed by the dental profession.1,2 Traditionally, dental education concerning denture prosthesis fabrication has emphasized proper diagnosis and patient evaluation, which includes the examination and impression, an understanding of the mastictory apparatus and occlusion, and then proper laboratory fabrication of complete and partial removable prostheses. Adisman notes that instruction in denture aftercare is generally neglect-