Facts and Fallacies: An Evidence Base for Complete Dentures

From Volume 33, Issue 3, April 2006 | Pages 134-142

Authors

Gunnar E Carlsson

LDS, Odont Dr/PhD, Dr Odont hc, Dr Dent hc, FDS RCS

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg University, Box 450, SE 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden

Articles by Gunnar E Carlsson

Abstract

The rate of edentulism is falling but many edentulous people still need complete dentures. There is poor correlation between the quality of dentures and patient satisfaction. There is no evidence that a more complex fabrication technique including face-bow registration results in a better clinical outcome. Balanced occlusion/articulation is not necessary for successful complete denture function. Variations in materials and techniques appear to have only minor influence, if any, on the clinical end result. Psychosocial factors, especially a good relationship between dentist and patient, are more important than prosthodontic factors for a positive outcome.

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