Sapanpuneet kaur

ABSTRACT

Background: This article is meant to be useful contribution to the understanding of effectiveness of commercial complete denture adhesives. Dental adhesives are used in prosthodontics to provide a binding layer on the surface of complete dentures. It is thought that dentist need to know more documented, well organized details about these adhesives in order to be able to educate all denture patients about advantages, disadvantages and use of such products. Denture adhesive when use properly are safe and benefit to the patient in improving retention and stability, incisive ability, comfort, function, and in providing psychological security. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in the lifestyle dental clinic, chandigarh. It comprised of 96 complete denture wearer patients. Three denture adhesives were divided into group A (Fittydent), group B ( Protefix )and group C (Coreg denture adhesives). Each group had 24 complete dentures. Group D comprised of control (No adhesive). Results: Group A had mean value of (8.21N) , group B (5.14N), group C (4.25N) and group D had (3.81N). The difference was significant. Conclusion: It was found that the use of denture adhesives improved the retention. The maximum retention strength was found with Fiftydent denture adhesive as compared to others.