title: Denture Adhesives in Prosthodontics: An Overview.
abstract: The use of denture adhesives is common among denture wearers, and it is also prescribed by many dentists. Prescribing denture adhesives has been viewed by many prosthodontists as a means of compensating for any defects in the fabrication procedures. Denture adhesives add to the retention and thereby improve chewing ability, reduce any instability, provide comfort and eliminate the accumulation of food debris beneath the dentures. Consequently, they increase the patient's sense of security and satisfaction. However, obtaining the advice of the dental practitioner prior to the use of adhesives is a must.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Royal Dental College, Chalissery, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: P Ranjith
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Royal Dental College, Chalissery, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Shajahan
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Royal Dental College, Chalissery, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Jyothis
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Royal Dental College, Chalissery, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koruthu
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, MES Dental College, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Prasad
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Aravind
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Malabar Dental College, Edappal, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: M Fazeel
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Ahammed
keywords: Bio-adhesion; cohesion; denture adhesives; retention; saliva; stability; tragacanth; vegetable gums