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The mandibular rest position in complete denture wearers can vary, especially in the edentulous state. Skeletal measurements offer a more stable assessment of mandibular rest position with dentures compared to facial measurements.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Cephalometric radiography

Background:

  • Complete dentures significantly impact the stomatognathic system.
  • Understanding mandibular rest position is crucial for prosthodontic treatment planning.
  • Variability in mandibular rest position can affect the vertical dimension of occlusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in the vertical dimension of mandibular rest position in complete denture wearers.
  • To compare skeletal and facial landmark measurements for assessing mandibular rest position.
  • To investigate the influence of denture age and experience on mandibular rest position.

Main Methods:

  • Cephalometric radiographs were used to measure mandibular rest position in 50 complete denture subjects.
  • Measurements were taken between facial lead markers and skeletal landmarks.
  • Comparisons were made with and without dentures in place (edentulous vs. edentoprosthetic).

Main Results:

  • Facial structures tended to mask mandibular positional changes.
  • Edentulous mandibular rest position showed variability during cephalometric examination.
  • Skeletal measurements of mandibular rest position were more stable with dentures than facial measurements.
  • Most subjects exhibited an increased mandibular rest position with dentures; some showed a decrease.
  • Subjects with decreased (up-shifted) rest position had older dentures and more experience.

Conclusions:

  • The edentulous mandibular rest position is not ideal for determining the vertical dimension of occlusion.
  • Skeletal measurements provide a more reliable assessment of mandibular rest position in complete denture wearers.
  • Denture age and patient experience correlate with changes in mandibular rest position.