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The traditional therapeutic paradigm: complete denture therapy
1Department of Dental Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|February 25, 1998
Summary
This article examines the scientific basis of complete denture fabrication procedures, highlighting the need to analyze established practices and identify potential risks. It also discusses challenges in conducting procedural research within dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials Science
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Complete dentures have a long history of clinical practice and education.
- Current techniques are an amalgamation of historical prosthodontic philosophies.
- There's a need to scrutinize the scientific basis of established denture fabrication procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the scientific evidence supporting complete denture fabrication techniques.
- To identify potentially costly or harmful aspects of current denture therapy.
- To discuss the challenges and importance of procedural research in prosthodontics.
Main Methods:
- Review and analysis of existing literature on complete denture fabrication.
- Examination of "public domain" aspects of denture therapy.
- Discussion of the difficulties in performing procedural research in clinical dental investigations.
Main Results:
- A tradition of clinical mentoring has shaped current prosthodontic practices.
- There is a recognized paucity of rigorous procedural research in clinical dental investigations.
- Common investigation types for evaluating patient acceptance and function of dentures will be discussed.
Conclusions:
- It is crucial to scientifically analyze established complete denture procedures.
- Identifying potential risks and validating clinical judgments is essential for advancing oral restoration.
- Understanding the limitations and importance of procedural research can improve dental evidence-based practice.