The improvement of the method for evaluating masticatory function of the complete denture users with low and flat alveolar ridge
XIA Yu-ning
MA Chu-fan
MIAO Qiang
MENG Meng
CHEN Ji-hua
Abstract：AIM:To modify the masticatory function test method in complete denture users with low and flat alveolar ridge. METHODS:The test was divided into two parts and included 20 complete denture users with low and flat alveolar ridge. Test 1:The patients were instructed to masticate the two-tone super light clay at masticatory cycles of 5,10,15,20 and 25 times and the masticatory function was examined by image analysis,the difference in different masticatory cycles was analyzed. Test 2: The patients were instructed two-tone chewing gum and two-tone super light clay respectively at three different time points, the masticatory efficiency was examined by image analysis and compared for the difference of the same material at different times points. RESULTS:Test 1:For data measured from super light clay at different masticatory cycles the difference of masticatory function was of statistical significance (P<0.05). Test 2:For data measured from the three chewing gum groups, the difference of of masticatory function was of statistical significance (P<0.05),and for data measured from the three super light clay groups,the difference of of masticatory function was of no statistical significance (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The two-tone super light clay may be used in a mixed test to exam the masticatory function of patients with low and flat alveolar ridge and with complete denture repair.
Keywords：complete denturemasticatory efficiencytest food materialalveolar ridge
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 143-147 )