Comparative study of maxillary complete dentures constructed of metal base and metal structure framework.
Comparative study of maxillary complete dentures constructed of metal base and metal structure framework.
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金属基托与金属结构框架制作上颌全口义齿的对比研究
DOI:
10.1046/j.1365-2842.2001.00644.x
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发表时间:
2001
影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
T. Hosoi
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作者:
C. Ohkubo;K. Kurtz;Y. Suzuki;S. Hanatani;M. Abe;T. Hosoi
A removable denture designed using a three-dimensional cast metal framework (hereafter referred to as the 'structurally designed' denture) could extend denture longevity because it is unbreakable and easy to adjust. The aim of the present clinical study was to compare two types of maxillary removable dentures: conventional dentures and structurally designed denture. One edentulous and five partially dentate patients were fitted with two maxillary dentures made from the same impression and same occlusal relationship. About 20 days after delivery of the denture, masticatory analysis was conducted chewing phase (open, closed, and occluded); coefficients of variation and average variation were calculated. Denture vibration during tapping was then measured using an accelerometer. The patients were also interviewed about comfort, ease of chewing, speech, stability, aesthetics and preference for regular use. For both masticatory movements and denture vibration, there were no significant differences (P>0.1) between the conventional denture and the structural design denture. In evaluating the dentures according to each criteria, the significant superiority of one denture over the other could not be determined. However, all patients subjectively preferred the structurally designed dentures for regular use. According to these findings, structurally designed dentures do not appear to have any particular physiological problems as compared with the conventional dentures.