Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : A NEW TECHNIQUE TO ENHANCE THE RETENTION OF LOWER COMPLETE DENTURE A NEW TECHNIQUE TO ENHANCE THE RETENTION OF LOWER COMPLETE DENTURE   Document Language : English  Abstract : The present study was conducted with the interest of providing patients, who have relatively flat ridges yet are poor candidates for surgical procedures, with a well self-retained conventional complete denture. A new technique was hence introduced to enhance the retention of lower complete dentures. The technique adopted the atmospheric pressure concept and augmented its effect by incorporating a uni-directional valve in the denture flange. It also involved the incorporation of a rubber ribbon in the fitting surface of the denture to maintain the required peripheral seal. The technique was evaluated objectively through retention measurement using a digital forcemeter. Results revealed that the new technique increased retention significantly, and hence could be considered an effective method in enhancing the retention of mandibular dentures, especially in cases with resorbed ridges  ISSN : 0070-9484  Journal Name : EGYPTIAN DENTAL JOURNAL  Volume : 56  Issue Number : 3  Publishing Year : 1431 AH 2010 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email امل علي سويلم Swelem, Amal Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  27865.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page