RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia (Nov 2021)

Masticatory efficiency, quality of life, comfort, retention and satisfaction on digital denture: case report

  • Adriana da Fonte Porto CARREIRO,
  • Rachel Gomes CARDOSO,
  • Ana Clara Soares Paiva TÔRRES,
  • Andréa Fabiana LIRA,
  • Laércio Almeida de MELO,
  • Valerie COOPER

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-863720210005220200036
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 69

Abstract

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe a clinical protocol for fabrication of maxillary and mandibular dentures using CAD/CAM technology. Further, digital and conventional dentures fabricated for the same patient were compared. The comparison was based on patient’s satisfaction, comfort, retention, number of follow-up sessions, masticatory performance and quality of life. No laboratorial step was needed for CAD/CAM fabrication and less sessions were required up to denture insertion. Compared to the conventional dentures, digital dentures provided better satisfaction, comfort and retention and required less follow-up sessions. Both dentures presented similar results about masticatory performance and quality of life. As a conclusion, digital denture is a viable treatment alternative for edentulous patients. However, controlled and randomized clinical trials are required to reveal the real benefits of this treatment alternative compared to the conventional denture.

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