Awareness of dentists and complete denture wearers towards denture adhesives

The objective of the study was to investigate the attitude of complete denture wearers and dentists towards denture adhesive. The use of denture adhesives and their role in prosthodontics deserve special emphasis because it benefits both the dental profession and patients. A total of 110 patients and 96 dentists participated in the study, which was conducted in three months and was carried out in two institutes, Lahore Medical and Dental College and Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi. The awareness and attitude among dentists and denture wearers towards denture adhesive was checked through a questionnaire. Of 110 patients, 94% never used denture adhesives. Of 96 dentists, 56%have never prescribed denture adhesives. 44% had no knowledge regarding denture adhesives. The results suggest that complete denture wearers lack awareness regarding use of denture adhesives. Majority of dentists are also unfamiliar with their beneficial effects

Masticatory efficiency between balanced and lingualized occlusion in complete denture wearers

The objective of the study was to compare the masticatory efficiency with balanced occlusion and lingualized occlusion in complete denture wearers. The study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Sixty edentulous patients were included in this study; patients were randomly divided into two groups by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS version 10] software. Group A was provided with dentures fabricated with bilateral balanced occlusion and Group B with lingualized occlusion. The patient's masticatory efficiency was assessed after 2 months of denture insertion using the sieving method. Masticatory efficiency was statistically better in patients provided with complete dentures fabricated with lingualized occlusion than dentures with bilateral balanced occlusion. It was concluded patients provided with dentures fabricated with lingualized occlusal scheme were more comfortable with their dentures and were able to chew properly with ease and comfort

Candidal count in patients with complete dental prostheses

The aim of the analysis was to compare the candidal count at the time of insertion and after one month of wearing complete dentures. It was a quasi-experimental study which was carried out at Department of Prosthodontics, Lahore Medical and Dental College. Study group consisted of forty edentulous patients with no previous denture history. They obtained new complete dentures. Samples were taken using the oral rinse technique and cultured on sabouraud agar. Candidal colonies were detected and counted as colony forming units at the time of insertion and after one month of wearing complete dentures. To confirm presence of Candida gram staining and germ tube test were also carried out. Change in candidal count was significantly higher after one month of wearing complete dentures [p=0.0001]. Difference in candidal count was significantly higher in females than males. Candidal count was significant after wearing complete dentures and this should be considered as an important factor that can pre-dispose the patients to Candida induced denture stomatitis

Pattern of partial edentulism and its association with age and gender

The objective of the study was to determine the pattern of partial edentulism and find its association with age and gender. This study was carried out on patients visiting the OPD of prosthodontics department of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore. The duration of the study was two months. 367 patients were studied. Partial edentulism pattern was recorded by visual examination using Kennedy's classification. Class III dental arch was the most dominant pattern in maxilla with class IV being the least in number. With an increase in age, there is an increase in the Class I and Class II dental arch tendency and a decrease in Class III and class IV both in maxilla and mandible. Gender had no significant relationship with distribution of RPD classification