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Oral Mucosa Changes Associated with Wearing Removable Acrylic Dentures
RĂzvan Eugen GhiŢĂ1, Monica Scrieciu2, Veronica MercuŢ2
1PhD Student, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania.
Current Health Sciences Journal
|March 15, 2021
Summary
Removable acrylic dentures can cause oral mucosa changes. Over 31% of denture wearers in a study showed lesions, with Newton
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Medicine
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Removable acrylic dentures are widely used for tooth replacement.
- Oral mucosa can be affected by the presence and use of dentures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of oral mucosal changes in patients wearing removable acrylic dentures.
- To identify the types of lesions associated with denture use.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 45 subjects wearing removable acrylic dentures.
- Data collected at the Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation Clinics.
- Study period: January 2018 to May 2020.
Main Results:
- 31.11% of subjects presented with oral mucosa changes or lesions.
- The most frequent lesion observed was Type 1 according to Newton's classification.
- Identified specific changes in the oral lining due to denture wear.
Conclusions:
- Wearing removable acrylic dentures is associated with a significant incidence of oral mucosal alterations.
- Type 1 lesions (Newton's classification) are the most common finding.
- Regular monitoring of oral mucosa in denture wearers is recommended.
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