Author/Authors :
Farzin, M Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Golchin, A School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Badie, A School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Ghapanchi, J Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine - School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Zamani, A School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Rezazadeh, F Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine - School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Kalantari, MH Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Abstract :
Statement of Problem: Patient satisfaction is highly influenced by the
retention of the denture. In some instances using denture adhesives may
help the patient to achieve this goal.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the participants’
’opinion concerning the effectiveness of two types of denture adhesives
having the same composition (Fixative-powder, Protefix-cream).
Materials and Methods: Forty healthy patients (25 Males and 15 Females)
who visited the Department of Prosthodontics of Shiraz Dentistry School
were selected. The oral cavity was examined and patients with oral ulcers,
history of allergic reaction, severe xerostomia, red, white and/or red and
white lesions were excluded. The subjects were instructed to receive a
sequence of treatment protocols. All patients applied Fixative-powder on
the dentures for seven days. The Participants were asked to fill a questionnaire
to include their opinion regarding the strength, biocompatibility,
convenience and masticatory ability of the adhesive. On the next seven
days, the patients were asked not to use the adhesives and they completed
the same questionnaire again. Finally, all participants were asked to apply
Protefix-cream on their dentures for a week followed by no cream application
for another 7 days. These patients answered the same questionnaire
and data were collected and analyzed using paired-samples t-test and Chisquare
test.
Result: Denture adhesives significantly improved the overall satisfaction
level of the patients (p =0.01). When testing the fixative powder, the satisfaction
score of the participants during the first week (powder application)
and the 2nd weak (no application) was 19.95±3.76 and 26.2±2.82, respectively.
The overall satisfaction rate of the patients using the Protefix adhesive
was 19.35±5.48 in the third week (adhesive application) and 25.85±
4.35 in the fourth week (no application).
Conclusions: The study clarified that applying denture adhesives (both
types) markedly improved the satisfaction rate in complete denture wearers
without any complications. Further studies on a larger group is suggested
to determine which kind of denture adhesive is more effective and if there
is any possible side effects that restrict the use of such substances.
