Increased lower denture security using the Myoloc system.
OBJECTIVE
To assess whether the Myoloc System. Improves the stability of the mandibular complete denture.


METHODS
Unstable dentures move during function causing pain and discomfort to patients resulting in decreased denture security. Improvement in patients' perceived denture security was used to assess if the Myoloc System improved the stability of the mandibular complete denture. Complete dentures were constructed for 27 patients (20 female and seven male) by conventional methods. Patients were asked to mark a point on a visual analogue scale to indicate their denture security. Following this, copies of the mandibular dentures were made and Myoloc wings added to the dentures. Denture security was recorded once again. The two responses were statistically analysed for significant improvement.


RESULTS
A statistically significant improvement in denture security was found to occur after addition of the Myoloc wings to the mandibular denture.


CONCLUSIONS
The Myoloc System improves the stability of the mandibular complete denture and may prove useful when conventional methods fail to provide adequate denture stability and the patient is not a candidate for surgery.
Bhagat
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Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, Liverpool University, Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction