title: Diagnosing denture problems using pressure-indicating media.
abstract: Pressure-indicating media have more diverse applications than merely the identification of areas on the denture base that cause mucosal pressure and pain. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for optimal use of the media and to identify alternative uses that could be considered in daily practice.
authors.affiliation: Division of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. robert.loney@dal.ca
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Loney
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Knechtel
mesh_terms: D003819:Denture Bases / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009824:Ointments; D011208:Powders; D011312:Pressure; D012828:Silicones; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009824:Ointments; D011208:Powders; D012828:Silicones