Effects of home and office care denture reliners on maxillary complete dentures

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of office (OR) and home (HR) care temporary denture reliners on satisfaction and functional outcomes in maxillary complete denture wearers. Methods: Thirty-four maxillary edentulous patients received application of either OR or HR to their maxillary complete dentures. Patient's ratings on satisfaction and functional aspects were measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale at 4 days post-application. Associations between baseline ratings and improvement were also assessed. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in satisfaction ratings or in the functional outcomes. The OR group showed a significant improvement in mastication and retention, whereas the HR group exhibited a significant improvement in general satisfaction and mastication. Improvement was negatively associated with baseline ratings of speech, ease of cleaning, stability and retention in the OR groups and across all variables, except ease of cleaning, in the HR group. Conclusion: When used correctly, home care denture therapy can be as effective as office applied temporary liner in improving satisfaction with problematic maxillary dentures. © 2009 The Gerodontology Society and John Wiley & Sons A/S.