Importance of Denture Adhesive in Complete Denture Patients- a Review

Patients with complete dentures require unique considerations due to their compromised oral anatomy, reduced adaptive capacity, and systemic conditions that further affect denture retention and stability. The use of denture adhesives is common among denture wearers and is also prescribed by many dentists. Denture adhesives add to the retention, stability and thereby improve chewing ability, reduce any instability, provide comfort and eliminate the accumulation of food debris beneath the dentures. Denture adhesive is a material used to adhere a denture to the oral mucosa. In the oral cavity, with the presence of water from saliva, the materials swell and create an adhesion between the denture and the gingiva that improves the retention and stability on denture wearing patients. They also increase the patient’s sense of security and satisfaction.