How some ridge shapes affect the fit of denture bases

Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2012 Dec;20(4):184-90.

Abstract

Polymerization shrinkage can result in poor denture fit. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of heat-polymerized acrylic bases on simulated edentulous metal ridges having simplified and standardized geometric configurations. Analysis of variance was used to explore the relationship between fit and ridge-slope/ridge-convergences. The outcome of that analysis revealed that the discrepancies between the base plates decreased significantly (p < 0.05) as both the ridge slope decreased and the anterior-sagital convergence increased. These geometric correlations can help clinicians to anticipate potential areas of sore spots on residual ridges when delivering complete dentures.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Aluminum / chemistry
  • Alveolar Process / pathology
  • Cephalometry
  • Dental Arch / pathology*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Denture Bases*
  • Denture Design
  • Denture Retention
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / pathology*
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Polymerization
  • Prosthesis Fitting*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Dental Materials
  • Aluminum