effect of resilient liner on the biting force of edentulous individuals

The biting pressure of 8 edentulous subjects were recorded by [Boos Dimeter] attached to acrylic record bases. The record bases were relined by soft liner and the biting power measured and compared with the pressure exerted on hard bases. The biting powers were recorded at 3 vertical jaw separation. The results showed a real increase in the biting ability with the application of soft liner. This increase was more evident at the lowest vertical jaw separation