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[Working contacts and balance in complete dentures].

M A Gomes1, S T Tamaki, T Tamaki

  • 1Universidade de São Paulo.

Revista De Odontologia Da Universidade De Sao Paulo
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Full dentures fabricated in adjustable articulators consistently achieve simultaneous bilateral intercuspid contacts. This ensures denture stabilization, patient comfort, and effective chewing, with contact points varying per individual.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Context:

  • Evaluating intercuspid contacts in complete dentures.
  • Utilizing fully adjustable articulators and individual compensating curves.
  • Assessing the impact of articulation on denture function.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the nature and distribution of intercuspid contacts in complete dentures.
  • To determine the relationship between articulation methods and occlusal stability.
  • To analyze the role of the individual compensating curve in denture articulation.

Summary:

  • All examined complete dentures exhibited simultaneous bilateral intercuspid contacts.
  • The number of occlusal contacts varied between patients, with 7 of 13 points on the working side and 1 to 6 points on the balancing side.

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  • Multiple working and balancing contacts were found to provide good denture stabilization, comfort, and masticatory efficiency.

    • Impact:

    • Findings confirm that specific articulation techniques in complete denture fabrication lead to predictable occlusal outcomes.
    • The study highlights the importance of achieving balanced and simultaneous contacts for optimal patient satisfaction and oral function.
    • Results provide valuable insights for clinicians and dental technicians aiming to improve complete denture performance and patient-reported benefits.