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The effectiveness of palate-less versus complete palatal coverage dentures (a pilot study)
R Akeel1, M Assery, S al-Dalgan
1Dept. Of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RAKEEL@KSU.EDU.SA
Summary
Palate-less dentures offer comparable effectiveness to traditional complete coverage dentures. Most patients experienced greater comfort with the innovative palate-less design, suggesting a viable alternative for edentulous individuals.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Complete coverage dentures can cause discomfort due to palatal coverage.
- Alternative denture designs are sought to improve patient comfort and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of palate-less dentures compared to conventional complete palatal coverage dentures.
- To assess patient comfort and functional performance with palate-less denture designs.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving ten edentulous patients receiving new dentures.
- Maxillary conventional dentures were duplicated into 'U' shape palate-less dentures.
- Maximum biting force and almond chewing tests were conducted using a strain gauge biting fork.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in maximum biting force or chewing tests.
- Eight out of ten patients reported increased comfort with palate-less dentures.
Conclusions:
- Palate-less dentures demonstrate comparable effectiveness to conventional complete palatal coverage dentures.
- The palate-less design offers a potentially more comfortable alternative for edentulous patients.