title: Comparison of the Masticatory Functions of Complete Dentures and Implant-Retained Overdentures.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the masticatory functions of complete dentures before and after the insertion of a LOCATOR attachment. The mixing ability index with a two-colored paraffin wax cube was used to quantify masticatory performance. In addition, degree of satisfaction with the treatment was assessed using a visual analog scale. The mixing ability index for the implant-retained overdentures and the complete dentures were calculated (-0.03±1.38 and -2.10±1.57, respectively), as were the visual analog scales of the implant-retained overdentures and the complete dentures (8.9±1.5 and 4.3±1.7, respectively). The paired t test revealed significant improvements (P<.001).
authors.forename: Ji-Cheol
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bae
authors.forename: Seung-Hwa
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.forename: Chang-Mo
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.forename: Jung-Bo
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Huh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D008875:Middle Aged