An objective estimation of the removability of three home reliners.
The purpose of this study was to investigate methods for evaluating objectively the removability of three commercially available home reliners (Cushion Correct, Tafugurippu Pink A and Liodent Pink). After immersing each of the reliners in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 h, we compared their removability using the peel test with a finger, which was evaluated based on a visual analogue scale and the percentage of the residual area. An experimental rake-up test was also undertaken to quantify removability, evaluated based on the total amount of work required to remove it. The Tafugurippu Pink A product was easier to remove with a finger than the other two home reliner products, and required the least total amount of work to be removed in the experimental rake-up test. Furthermore, the rake-up test performed could possibly be used for objective evaluation of the removability of home reliner.
Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Hiroyuki
H
Tanimoto
Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Norihisa
N
Akiba
Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Toshinari
T
Nakamura
Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Huizi
H
Zhao
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical.
Hirona
H
Suzuki
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical.
Akira
A
Uno
Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Motohiro
M
Uo
Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Gerontology and Gerodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
Shunsuke
S
Minakuchi
D003822:Denture Liners; D008422:Materials Testing; D014867:Water
D014867:Water
Experimental rake-up test; Home reliner; Peel test with finger; Shore E hardness; Type of failure