title: Addressing problems in complete dentures.
abstract: The authors have compiled a set of solutions to the most common issues influencing the success of complete denture cases. A brief review and discussion of occlusal vertical dimension is presented, followed by a troubleshooting guide to problems such as inadequate retention and stability, discomfort, and other problems affecting treatment outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Removable Prosthodontics, University of Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA.
authors.forename: Eugene
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: LaBarre
authors.forename: Lola
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Giusti
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pitigoi-Aron
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003680:Deglutition Disorders; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000209:etiology; D014716:Vertical Dimension