OBJECTIVETo learn retention and stability of linear occlusal complete dentures by investigating the subjective feelings of patient and the value of retention force.

METHODSStatic retention forces of maxillary and mandibular dentures were measured for 25 patients wearing linear occlusal dentures by using Hz-1 retention dynamometer. The subjective feelings of patients in functional state were gained simultaneously through questionnaire.

RESULTSLinear occlusal dentures demonstrate good retention in static and dynamic state. Among patients with severe resorption of residual ridge (RRR), mandibular linear occlusal dentures (shown good retentive subjective feelings) demonstrate significantly smaller retention force than those with slight or medium degree of RRR. There is no correlation between the subjective feelings and the values of retention forces of mandibular dentures. The subjective feelings of patients wearing new linear occlusal dentures are much better than that of old anatomic occlusal dentures.

CONCLUSIONLinear occlusal dentures improve the performances of dentures by enhancing their stability during mastication movement.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Dental Occlusion ; Denture Design ; standards ; Denture Retention ; Denture, Complete ; standards ; Denture, Complete, Lower ; standards ; Denture, Complete, Upper ; standards ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged

Adolescent ; Alopecia ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Bone and Bones ; abnormalities ; Denture, Complete, Upper ; Diarrhea ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Spasm ; diagnosis ; therapy

OBJECTIVETo investigate the reduction in residual ridges of maxillary edentulous models duplicated from old and new complete dentures using the 3-D data analysis.

METHODSTwenty-six pairs of maxillary edentulous models copied from the fitting surfaces of new and old upper complete dentures were selected for this study. The 3-D data were collected with a laser scanning system. The data were matched using Geomagic Studio 8 and Rapidform2006 software and then the fitting surfaces of new complete dentures were analyzed in comparison with old ones.

RESULTSThe total amount of morphologic change of fitting surface [(39.8+/-14.2)%] was greater than the change of width [(28.2+/-16.0)%]; the area reduction of the residual ridge in anterior region [(43.0+/-15.2)%] was larger than that in posterior region [(36.1+/-14.1)%]; and the area reduction of residual ridge in buccal aspect [(42.9+/-13.8)%] was larger than that in lingual aspect [(35.5+/-15.2)%]. All the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONSThe results of this study reveal that 3-D analysis of the whole change of the residual ridge is significant and verify that the residual ridge resorption of edentulous maxilla in three dimensions is greater in buccal aspect than in lingual aspect and greater in anterior region than in posterior region.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Alveolar Bone Loss ; etiology ; Alveolar Process ; pathology ; Denture, Complete, Upper ; Female ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Male ; Middle Aged

The presence of a large palatal or maxillary defect after partial or total maxillectomy for tumor, trauma or congenital deformation poses a challenge to prosthodontists, particularly when the use of an implant cannot be considered. This case report described the use of an air valve in a hollow silicone obturator to manufacture an inflatable obturator that could be extended further into undercut area to retain itself. The inflatable obturator exhibited adequate retention, stability and border sealing, thereby improving the masticatory,pronunciation and swallowing functions of patients. It may be a suitable alternative treatment option to an implant-retained obturator.
Dental Impression Technique ; Dental Prosthesis Design ; Dental Prosthesis Retention ; Denture Retention ; Denture, Complete, Upper ; Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone ; rehabilitation ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Maxilla ; surgery ; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures ; instrumentation ; methods ; rehabilitation ; Palatal Obturators ; Silicones ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult