Susceptibility to the gag reflex may render insertion of removable dentures very difficult. The use of intravenous sedation in such cases allows for the fabrication of dentures with decreased discomfort to the patient. When the completed dentures are inserted, however, discomfort may still occur as the effects of the gag reflex will again be felt. We report a case of an edentulous maxillary pat...

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of three denture brushes (Bitufo-B; Medic Denture-MD; Colgate-C) on biofilm removal from upper and lower dentures using a specific dentifrice (Corega Brite). The correlation between biofilm levels on the internal and external surfaces of the upper and lower dentures was also evaluated. A microbiological assay was performed to assess the growth o...

PATIENT A patient visited our hospital for fabrication of functional complete dentures to resolve masticatory disturbance. The case was diagnosed as edentulous jaws with inadequate mandibular position and movement. Therefore, new complete dentures were fabricated and set without reference to the old dentures. DISCUSSION For the diagnosis, clinical treatment and recall, each objective examinat...

Introduction: Clasp is an important component in a removable partial denture. Conventional clasps are usually made of metal alloys. The patient refuses to have clasp due the unaesthetic color that affects their appearance. This article aims determine types other than those Overview: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) ketone-based crystalline thermoplastic resin commonly used dentistry for crowns, impl...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The first few days following the insertion of complete dentures are critical for the patients since they are struggling to adapt to their new dentures. This study aimed to evaluate the most common locations of traumatic ulcerations, their frequency and also the duration and number of adjustment visits required to achieve patient comfort fol-lowing placement of complete dentu...

Objective To assess the denture hygiene in elderly patients. Materials And Methods In this study, a questionnaire was applied to patients from the South Indian population in order to evaluate the hygiene methods and habits concerning the use of complete dentures, the age of dentures and its irritation and whether patients have been instructed on how to clean their dentures. The study sample con...

1 DDS, Resident Fellow in Removable Partial Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia. 2 DDS, Professor in Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia. 3 DDS, Assistant Professor in Removable Partial Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia. 4 DDS, Professor in Removable Partial Dentures, Faculty ...

BACKGROUND/AIM Tooth loss affects oral health-related life quality. More than a third of edentulous patients are not fully satisfied with their complete dentures and mainly complain of insufficient stability, retention, and pain during mastication. Solving the problem may include relining by materials that are based on silicone or acrylic. The aim of this study was to determine the level of pat...