Causes and Patterns of Acrylic Denture Repairs in Damascus


Abstract in English

Repair of denture fractures is still a common problem in prosthodontics. With denture fracture, patient may be affected esthetically, functionally, and psychologically. In addition, patient will carry additional costs. There is no information about the causes and patterns of fracture of acrylic dentures in Damascus. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of type of denture repairs and the causes and patterns of denture fractures in Damascus. Thus, we can reach recommendations may limit relevant problems.

References used

Dental Practice Board. Annual Report 1992. Eastboure, UK
Vallittu PK. Glass fiber reinforcement in repaired acrylic resin removable dentures: Preliminary results of a clinical study. Quintessence Int 1997; 28: 39-44
Hargreaves AS. The prevalence of fractured dentures—a survey. Br Dent J 1969; 126: 451-55

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