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Area of Science:

  • Oral rehabilitation
  • Biomaterials science
  • Dental prosthetics

Background:

  • Conventional complete dentures (CCD) often present limitations in restoring optimal oral function.
  • Implant-supported prostheses offer potential improvements in stability and performance.
  • Understanding the functional differences between CCD and implant mandibular overdentures (IMO) is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare bite force (BF) and masticatory performance (MP) between users of CCD and IMO.
  • To investigate the correlation between BF and MP in these patient groups.
  • To determine the functional advantages of IMO over CCD.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional observational study involving 24 patients.
  • Bite force measured bilaterally using an occlusal force device.
  • Masticatory performance assessed by chewing Optocal particles for 40 cycles.
  • Statistical analysis included Shapiro Wilk, student t-test, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise multiple linear regression.

Main Results:

  • IMO users showed significantly higher BF without a dominant chewing side, unlike CCD users.
  • IMO users demonstrated significantly better MP, indicated by reduced particle size (MPX50, MPB) and improved efficiency (ME2.8).
  • A significant negative correlation was found between BF and MPX50 in IMO users, highlighting improved trituration.

Conclusions:

  • Implant mandibular overdentures provide superior bite force and masticatory performance compared to conventional complete dentures.
  • IMO users achieve better chewing efficiency, particularly in reducing particle size.
  • Enhanced masticatory function in IMO users is linked to improved particle trituration and higher bite force.