title: [Effect of removable partial denture(RDP) generated occlusal interference on masticatory efficiency-A preliminary study]
abstract: OBJECTIVE:This study was primarily aimed to observe the effect of RPD-generated occlusal interference on masticatory efficiency.METHODS:In this study,masticatory performances of thirty-six patients treated with removable partial dentures were assessed by peanut-light absorption test before and after occlusal adjustment was performed.Then comparing the differences of masticatory efficiency when occlusal interferences on dentures were present or eliminated.RESULTS:Patients who received occlusal adjustment made significant improvement in their masticatory efficiency (P<0.01). Occlusion appeared to do directly influence chewing ability.CONCLUSION:The results showed that occlusal factor is one of the major factors responsible for denture quality and health of stomatognathic system. Occlusal adjustment is important and necessary in dental prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology,Renji Hopital,Shanghai Second Medical University.Shanghai 200001, China.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ding
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Xu