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Common faults in complete dentures: a review

S Jeganathan1, J A Payne

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Faculty of Denistry, Singapore.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Complete-denture therapy, while generally successful, can lead to patient dissatisfaction due to common technical faults. This review examines these frequent issues in complete dentures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Complete denture therapy is a common prosthetic solution for edentulism.
  • While success rates are reported as high, a subset of patients experience dissatisfaction.
  • Understanding the reasons for dissatisfaction is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and identify common faults associated with complete denture therapy.
  • To provide insights into the technical limitations and biologic demands impacting denture success.
  • To highlight areas for potential improvement in clinical practice and denture design.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of reported common faults in complete denture therapy.
  • Analysis of clinical challenges and patient-reported issues.
  • Synthesis of findings related to biologic and technical factors.

Main Results:

  • Common faults include issues with retention, stability, phonetics, and aesthetics.
  • Biologic demands such as ridge resorption and muscle activity present challenges.
  • Technical limitations in material properties and fabrication processes contribute to faults.

Conclusions:

  • Despite high reported success, specific faults in complete dentures can lead to patient dissatisfaction.
  • Addressing these common issues requires a thorough understanding of both biologic and technical factors.
  • Further research and improved techniques can enhance the success and patient satisfaction with complete dentures.

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