Background: The various methods for the removal of biofilm from denture surface are mechanical (brushing and ultrasonic device) and chemical methods (alkaline peroxide and hypochlorite, acids, enzymes and disinfectants). Aim of the study: To assess the efficacy of two types of brushes for removal of biofilm from the complete denture surface. Materials and method: The current study was conducted...

The aims of this study were to evaluate the incidence of mutans streptococci (MS - sessile form) on complete maxillary dentures after use of a specific denture paste, and to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and maximum inhibitory dilution (MID) of 3 oral mouthrinses: Cepacol, Plax and Periogard. Seventy-seven complete denture wearers were randomly assigned into 2 groups, acc...

Liquid supported denture can be a permanent solution in edentulous patients with atrophied ridge. A complete denture is designed so that the base is covered with a pre-shaped, close fitting flexible foil containing a thin film of high viscosity liquid. Liquid-supported dentures will have optimal stress distribution during masticatory function. It will act as a continuous reliner for the denture...

This study explored a method for fabricating removable complete denture aided by CAD&RP technology. 3D crossing section scanner and laser scanner were respectively applied to obtain the surface data of artificial teeth, edentulous models and rims made in clinic. The vertical and horizontal relations of models were recorded before scanning with a special device. A 3D graphic database of artifici...

PURPOSE Denture survival, or the time between the date of a denture's insertion and the date of its renewal for any clinical reason, was assessed in this retrospective study on 353 complete dentures. The procedures required to prolong the useful time of the study sample-relines, repair of denture base fractures, or replacement of lost artificial teeth-were also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

One of the reconstructive choices for the completely edentulous patient is the placement of multiple implants and the fabrication of a fixed implant-supported complete denture. These patients experience an improvement in masticatory performance over patients who wear complete dentures. The fixed-implant complete denture consists of a metal bar with acrylic resin and denture teeth connected to i...

Utilization of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) increases in dental prosthetics. From single restorations and bridges, computer-aided engineering supports fabrication of partial and now complete removable dentures. Improved materials, like crosslinked poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and CAD/CAM technology permit realization of a superior quality denture in shorter ...