title: [Denture adhesives can be useful].
abstract: The use of denture adhesives has been discouraged by the dental profession. The negative attitude toward denture adhesives originates from scientific reports about the irreversible damage of denture bearing tissues caused by the application of denture pads and do-it-yourself liners. This survey of literature shows that, so far, no harmful effects have been reported about powder, cream or liquid denture adhesives. Therefore, it is justifiable to prescribe denture adhesives in some patients in order to improve their denture comfort. Dentists should be proactive in giving patients appropriate information about the different kinds of denture adhesives and in demonstrating their proper use.
authors.affiliation: Eenheid Prothetische Tandheelkunde, Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussel, België.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Collys
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roma de Sousa
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Slop
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000379:methods*; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D017060:Patient Satisfaction
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives