Linkage between denture’s conditions and oral lesions

J. Carvalho, L. Vitorino, S. Félix, R. Campos

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions related with dentures’ condition. For that purpose a transversal study was conducted in a large cohort of 145 arches rehabilitated with partial and total dentures. Data were obtained through intra-oral examination and evaluation of the dentures. Results showed that gender influences the dentures’ conditions, the appearance of oral lesions and the type of DMLs. Also the age factor was found to be relevant in the appearance of oral lesions in arches rehabilitated with unadapted dentures. No connection was found between the dentures’ condition and the presence of oral lesions. Nonetheless, in the arches that developed oral lesions there was a significantly higher prevalence of unadapted dentures. Thus, one might conclude that the adaptation of the denture is associated with the development of oral lesions, although one cannot claim that it is the main cause for the development of oral lesions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiodental Engineering IV - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, 2016
EditorsR.M. Natal Jorge, J.C. Reis Campos, Mário A.P. Vaz, Sónia M. Santos, João Manuel R.S. Tavares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages87-92
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138057371
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event4th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, 2016 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 21 Jun 201623 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameBiodental Engineering IV - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, 2016

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period21/06/1623/06/16

Keywords

  • Denture-related lesions
  • Denture’s conditions
  • Oral lesions
  • Removable dentures

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