A Comparison of two prosthetic methods for the treatment of Denture Stomatitis

Abstract

In a case series of 30 full denture patients, two prosthetic trauma-eliminating methods recommended for treating inflammation of the mucosa beneath full maxillary dentures, were compared: (A) indirect relining with cold-curing resin; (B) repeated temporary relining with a tissue conditioner.

No significant difference in healing time was found between the two methods, nor when the patients were grouped according to resilience of the anterior alveolar process or denture wearing habits.

The study indicates that the choice between the two methods may be based upon such factors as the time required at the operating chair, access to a dental technician, etc. In certain cases the use of a tissue conditioner may be preferred in order to allow displaced soft tissues to return to normal contour before impression taking.

Key Words:

• Stomatitis
• Denture
• complete
• upper
• Tissue conditioning
• Denture liners
• Denture rebasing