Post insertion complaints in complete dentures
Assis.Prof.Dr.Radhwan Himmadi HasanB.D.S , M.Sc. , Ph.D.
Prosthodontics
2018
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Post insertion complaints
Classification of post insertion denture problemsManagement
Common
Complaints
Uncommon
Complaints
Complains on aesthetics of the denture
Complains on phonetics
Complains on comfort of the denture
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“ Most of the complaints associated with complete dentures are actual and not psychological, contrary to the belief of most clinicians.”
“There was no statistically significant relationship
between patient age, gender, systemic health and denture complaints; but statistically significant relationship exist between types of denture, denture faults and complaints.”1/7/2018
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Classification of post insertion denture problems
Complaints about comfort of the denture:- Sore spots
- Burning sensation
- Redness
- Pain in TMJ
- Tongue & cheek biting
- Swallowing & sore throat
- Nausea & gagging
- Deafness
- Fatigue of the muscles of mastication.
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Complaints about function of the denture:
- Instability or poor fit- Interference
a) When swallowing
b) Clicking
Complaints about esthetics:
- Fullness under the nose- Depressed philtrum or naso-labial sulcus
- Upper lip sunken in
- Too much of teeth exposed
- Artificial look
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Complaints about phonetics:
- Whistle on “S” sounds
- Lisp on “S” sounds
- Indistinct “TH” & “T” sounds
- “T sound like “TH”
- “ F” & “V” sounds indistinct
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According to Sharry
Frequent Complaints :- Excessive bulk
- Speech difficulties
- Masticatory shortcomings
- Insufficient retention
- Mucosal irritation
- Unattractive Apperence
Sharry.J.J Complete denture Prosthdontics, 3rd edition, chapter 17, pg 358
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Uncommon Complaints:
- Whistling - Rough & sharp surfaces
- Ear ache - Dull teeth
- Difficult swallowing - Halitosis
- Loss of taste sensation - Dry mouth
- Saliva under the dentures - Noisy teeth
- Peculiar taste - cheek, lip & tongue biting
- Food under the denture - nausea & gagging
- Dislodgement on sneezing - tingling of the lower lip
- Dislodgement on drinking - burning of mouth
- Drooling at the corner of the mouth
- Inability to chew with equal vigor on both side.
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According to Grant.A.A
POST INSERTION PROBLEMS CAN BE BROADLY GROUPED INTO:Looseness of dentures
i. Decreased retentive forces
ii. Increased displacing forces.
Discomfort associated with dentures
i. Related to impression surface of denture
ii. Related to occlusal surface
iii. Related to polished surface
iv. Related to possible systemic association
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Support problems
Problems associated with retention and stabilityOther difficulties
i. Noise on eating and speaking.
ii. Speech problems.
iii. Eating difficulties.
a. Altered taste sensation.
b.Gagging (nausea).
A.A.Grant, J.R.Heath, J.F.McCord- complete prosthodontics problems, diagnosis & management (1994)
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Denture Complaints in relation to time of delivery
Immediate complaints.Delayed complaints.
Problems without complaints.
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Presentation of patient with complaints
• Informed patient of possible problems.• Un-informed patient:
• Sense of pain.
• Sense of loss (waste of time and money).
• Sense of deceit.
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Pain
Over extension of borders
Poor fitting or rough surface denturesError during impression making
Incorrect centric relation or cuspal interferences.
Excessive vertical dimension
Uneven occusal balance and anterior contact at CRInadequate relief to the prominent genial tubercle & myloid ridge
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Loose denture
PPS is not successfully made.
Lingually placed posterior teethLabially placed mandibular anterior teeth
Dryness of mouth
Occusal discrepancies
Inaccurate impression making
Rocking, tilting dentures (poor retention)
Nodules of acrylic- faulty impression /poor processing techniques
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Faulty esthetics:
Unrealistic expectationsOver supported or under supported dentures
Altered vertical dimension
Defective speech:
increased vertical dimensiondeficiency of palatal contour
Poor PPS region
Thick lingual flanges or restricted tongue movements
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Inefficacy
Discrepancies in vertical dimension and CRWorn off teeth
Zero degree posteriors
Lack of occlusal balance
Occusal plane se at higher level
Nausea & Gagging
Over extended posterior limit of maxillary denture
Thick posterior borders or loose denture
Uncommon belief
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Fibrous hyperplasia
Continous wearing of ill fitting denture
Usually painless
Microbial Infection
Poor oral & denture hygiene maintainanceDiabetes and oral habits
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Costen’s syndrome:
Prolonged over closureDeafness, tinnitus,
Tenderness over the TMJ
Dryness of mouth
Neuralgic symptoms – burning sensation of tongue, throat and headache.
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Uncommon complaints
Whistling : high vault palate
Ear ache : TMJ problem
Food & saliva under denture : may be deficient of borders
Loss of taste
Cheek biting : lack of horizontal overlap, decreased VD or buccal placement of teeth
Drooling saliva : inadequate VD
Allergy : pigment or residual monomer of denture resin
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