Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2014, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (1): 46-50.

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Photoelastic analysis of mandibular edentulous alveolar bone with denture adhesives

ZHONG Qun1, PENG Yan1, WU Xue-ying1, XIA Meng-pei2   

  1. 1.Shanghai Stomatological Disease Center. Shanghai 200031;
    2.School of Mechanical Engineering of Shanghai Institute of Technology. Shanghai 200233,China
  • Received:2013-06-29 Revised:2013-08-09 Online:2014-02-20 Published:2014-10-21

Abstract: PURPOSE: To compare the stress distribution of supporting tissues in Atwood level 3 alveolar bones under the mandibular complete dentures with and without denture adhesives. METHODS: Photoelastic models of epoxy were fabricated according to the standard Atwood level 3 edentulous model. 1.5 kg force was vertically applied on the bite force loading device. After stress frozen, photoelastic model slices in posterior teeth area were observed and analyzed. RESULTS: When using denture adhesives, stresses distributed more adequately in the buccal and lingual side and the force of alveolar crest increased remarkably. CONCLUSIONS: To those with Atwood level 3 alveolar ridge and complete denture, denture adhesives can not only increase stability but also prevent local pressure under uneven stress distribution.

Key words: Denture adhesives, Complete denture, Photoelastic experiment

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