Traumatic Ulcerations Frequencies and Postinsertion Adjustment Appointments in Complete Denture Patients

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Oral Medicine

Background:

• Complete removable dentures are frequently associated with traumatic ulcerations in edentulous patients.
• These mucosal injuries can significantly impede denture comfort and function.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify common sites and frequency of traumatic ulcerations from complete dentures.
• To determine the number of adjustment visits needed for patient comfort.
• To analyze factors influencing denture-related mucosal injuries.

Main Methods:

• Eighty edentulous patients received complete removable dentures.
• Patients were monitored post-insertion for complaints and mucosal injuries.
• Descriptive analysis and chi-squared tests were employed.

Main Results:

• 85.62% of patients required adjustments due to mucosal injuries during the first visit.
• Mandibular dentures necessitated more post-insertion appointments (average 6) than maxillary dentures (average 4).
• No significant gender difference in mucosal injury occurrence was observed.

Conclusions:

• The vestibule is the most frequent site for denture-induced mucosal injuries.
• Proper denture flange extension during border molding can prevent these injuries.
• Pressure indicator ink aids in correcting overextended flanges.