Pain perception threshold (PPT) of alveolar ridge mucosa in complete denture wearers / 实用口腔医学杂志
Journal of Practical Stomatology
;
(6)2000.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-670571
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To study the relationship between the patient satisfaction with complete denture and the pain perception threshold (PPT) of alveolar ridge mucosa.Methods:
Forty-five edentulous patients with complete denture were investigated with the questionnaire of patient satisfaction, PPT of alveolar ridge mucosa in the patients was measured with a pressure algometer.Results:
No difference was found in the PPT of alveolar ridge mucosa between the left and the right side. The PPT was found to be higher in maxillary site than in mandibular side(P
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
Year:
2000
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