Journal article

Publication year: 2008

Pages: 60-61

Journal: International Journal of Prosthodontics

Volume number: 21

Issue number: 1

ISSN: 0893-2174

Publisher: Quintessence Publishing

Abstract: 
This clinical single-blind study aimed to evaluate the influence of 2 occlusal concepts (OCs) on patient satisfaction in the initial phase after fitting new complete dentures (CDs). Thirty-eight edentulous patients received 1 new maxillary CD and 2 almost identical mandibular CDs, which differed only in their OC (bilateral balanced occlusion vs canine guidance). After 2 weeks, the patients' satisfaction was evaluated and the OC was changed. Two weeks later, the patients' satisfaction was reevaluated. After 2 and 4 weeks, 63% and 47% of the patients preferred bilateral balanced occlusion and 5% and 11% preferred canine guidance, respectively. Thus, a bilateral balanced occlusion primarily facilitates the adaptation of a new CD.

Harvard Citation style: Rehmann, P., Balkenhol, M., Ferger, P. and Woestmann, B. (2008) Influence of the occlusal concept of complete dentures on patient satisfaction in the initial phase after fitting:: Bilateral balanced occlusion vs canine guidance, International Journal of Prosthodontics, 21(1), pp. 60-61

APA Citation style: Rehmann, P., Balkenhol, M., Ferger, P., & Woestmann, B. (2008). Influence of the occlusal concept of complete dentures on patient satisfaction in the initial phase after fitting:: Bilateral balanced occlusion vs canine guidance. International Journal of Prosthodontics. 21(1), 60-61.