Simplified complete dentures

Abstract

Data sourcesMedline and Embase.Study selectionClinical reports, randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials and reviews about the simplified fabrication of complete dentures published in English were considered.Data extraction and synthesisA narrative summary is presented.ResultsEleven studies were included, seven of which were randomised controlled trials. Comparisons of time and cost, patient satisfaction, clinical effects, masticatory performance, masticatory ability and professional evaluation were undertaken. Patients' ratings for general satisfaction, OHIP-edentulous scale, denture quality or masticatory ability were no different between simplified and traditional approaches. The traditional approach was more expensive and time consuming.ConclusionsCurrent scientific evidence suggests that a simplified fabrication method can replace or partly replace the conventional method to produce dentures.