An in vitro study of the influence of occlusal scheme on the pressure distribution of complete denture supporting tissues

Int J Prosthodont. 1996 Mar-Apr;9(2):179-87.

Abstract

This study compared lingualized occlusion and completely balanced occlusion using a simulation device. Sixteen pressure transducers were placed in the simulated residual ridge area supporting the test dentures. Lingualized occlusion was found to transfer stresses from the occluding side to the opposite, nonworking side to stabilize the mandibular denture.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Dental Articulators
  • Dental Occlusion*
  • Dental Occlusion, Balanced
  • Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / physiopathology
  • Dental Stress Analysis*
  • Denture, Complete*
  • Humans
  • Mastication
  • Models, Biological
  • Models, Dental
  • Periodontium / physiopathology*
  • Pressure
  • Transducers, Pressure