Three-dimensional analysis of maxillary denture displacement during reline impression procedure

The contourmeter was used to determine quantitatively the denture displacements caused by various impression materials and techniques during the relining of a maxillary denture. This study indicated the following conclusions. Tissue-conditioning material used with closed-mouth impression technique or light-bodied polysulfide used with either open- or closed-mouth technique caused the least denture displacement in the three dimensions when compared with regular-bodied polysulfide or zinc oxide and eugenol impression materials. Comparing the same impression materials used with either open- or closed-mouth technique showed no significant difference in maxillary denture displacements. A relined complete denture should be remounted on the articulator and the occlusion refined to eliminate occlusal mismatches resulting from three-dimensional denture displacements during relining.