title: Clinical evaluation of three denture cushion adhesives by complete denture wearers.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was the clinical evaluation of three denture cushion adhesives and whether the results were correlated to Kapur Index for denture-supporting tissues.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Various types of denture adhesives are used among denture patients. However, information on the clinical behaviour of denture cushions is limited.
  
  
  METHODS
  Thirty edentulous patients had their denture-supporting tissues scored by Kapur Index and their old dentures replaced. They received three brands of denture cushion adhesives (Fittydent(®) , Protefix(®) and Seabond(®)) and were instructed to use them in a sequence according to the group they were randomly assigned to. Each brand of adhesive was used for 48 h on the lower denture according to the manufacturer's suggestions. After each brand was used, participants spent 24 h without applying any sort of adhesive. Finally, a questionnaire evaluating and comparing the performance of each brand was filled out.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Denture adhesives generally improved patient satisfaction and masticatory ability, especially in participants with poor Kapur Index and those who reported a poor retention of their old dentures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fittydent(®) was the most preferred adhesive, showing the best retention and the longest duration of its effect, but also reported as difficult to remove from the denture-bearing area.
authors.affiliation: Division of Removable Prosthodontics, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Spyros
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koronis
authors.forename: Evangelos
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pizatos
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Polyzois
authors.forename: Panagiotis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lagouvardos
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry*; D000368:Aged; D001628:Beverages; D003820:Denture Cleansers / Q000737:chemistry; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008409:Mastication / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D057240:Patient Preference; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003820:Denture Cleansers; C095403:Fittydent; D011145:Polyvinyls