Facts and fallacies: an evidence base for complete dentures.
The rate of edentulism is falling but many edentulous people still need complete dentures. There is poor correlation between the quality of dentures and patient satisfaction. There is no evidence that a more complex fabrication technique including face-bow registration results in a better clinical outcome. Balanced occlusion/articulation is not necessary for successful complete denture function. Variations in materials and techniques appear to have only minor influence, if any, on the clinical end result. Psychosocial factors, especially a good relationship between dentist and patient, are more important than prosthodontic factors for a positive outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Creating a good relationship between the dentist and the patient is extremely important for a successful outcome of a complete denture treatment.
Carlsson
Gunnar E
GE
Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg University, Box 450, SE 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden.
D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome