Retention and Patient Satisfaction of Conventional Over Simplified Non-Balanced Maxillary Removable Complete Dentures

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Biomaterials

Background:

• Limited data exists on the retention of simplified versus conventional non-balanced dentures.
• Quantifying retention and patient satisfaction is crucial for complete denture selection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare maxillary denture retention between conventional and simplified non-balanced complete dentures.
• To evaluate and compare patient satisfaction with both denture types.

Main Methods:

• A randomized clinical trial involving 44 patients was conducted.
• Maxillary denture retention was measured using a dynamometer.
• Patient satisfaction was assessed via a visual analogue scale at 0, 3, and 6 months.

Main Results:

• Conventional dentures exhibited higher mean retention (122 ± 1.64 N to 121 ± 1.57 N) than simplified dentures (111 ± 1.45 N to 110 ± 1.97 N).
• Patient satisfaction scores were consistently higher for conventional dentures (9.45 ± 0.35 to 7.19 ± 0.69) compared to simplified ones (8.00 ± 1.39 to 6.81 ± 0.82).
• Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (P < .05) in both retention and satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Conventional non-balanced dentures provide superior retention and patient satisfaction compared to simplified designs.
• Findings suggest conventional dentures may offer better outcomes for patients requiring complete dentures.