Simplified versus comprehensive fabrication of complete dentures: Patient ratings of denture satisfaction from a randomized crossover trial

A selection of abstracts of clinically relevant papers from other journals. The abstracts on this page have been chosen and edited by John R. Radford.

Abstract

Patients rated dentures made using a simple method better.

Main

Heydecke G, Vogeler M et al. Quintessence Int 2008; 39: 107–116

The aim of this study was to determine if a complex method for the construction of complete dentures results in better, patient-centred outcomes than those dentures made using a more simple technique. Twenty edentulous patients attending University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany, each received two dentures in a randomised, within-subject, cross-over study. One set was constructed using gothic tracings, balanced, reduced and lingualised occlusions (Gerber prostheses/complex approach) whereas the other method did not use facebow transfer, adopted a canine/premolar disclussion and used anatomical teeth (Gysi prostheses/simple method). Each set was worn for 3 months.

For the dentures constructed using a simple method, patients rated their general satisfaction, stability and aesthetics statistically better. For speech, comfort and chewing ability, there were no differences.