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Association between the accuracy of intermaxillary relations and complete denture usage.
M R Fenlon1, M Sherriff, J D Walter
1Guy's King's College, St. Thomas' Hosptials Dental Institute, King's College, London, Great Britain. m.fenlon@umds.ac.uk
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|April 30, 1999
Summary
Accurate intermaxillary relations in new complete dentures are linked to better daily wear and eating habits. This study highlights the importance of precise jaw relation registration for improved denture function and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthetics
- Biomaterials Science
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Variable results exist regarding the link between intermaxillary relation accuracy and complete denture use.
- Accurate jaw relation registration is crucial for denture success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between intermaxillary relations in new complete dentures and their daily wear and eating usage.
- To determine if accurate jaw relation registration impacts patient compliance with complete dentures.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 523 patients receiving complete dentures.
- Measurement of vertical dimensions and assessment of centric relation registration quality.
- Postal questionnaire assessing denture use at 3 months, analyzed with Pearson's chi-squared test.
Main Results:
- Adequate interocclusal rest space correlated with increased daily denture wear (P = .018).
- Accurate centric relation registration was significantly associated with both daily wear (P < .001) and eating usage (P = .003).
Conclusions:
- The accuracy of intermaxillary relations positively correlates with complete denture usage.
- Precise jaw relation registration is a key factor for successful complete denture adaptation and function.