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Comparative Study
. 2024 Jan 6;28(1):78.
doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-05467-4.

Comparative effectiveness of types of denture adhesives in enhancing retention and function of complete dentures: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Koay Chun Giok  1 , Sajesh K Veettil  2 , Rohit Kunnath Menon  3
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Comparative Study

Comparative effectiveness of types of denture adhesives in enhancing retention and function of complete dentures: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Koay Chun Giok et al. Clin Oral Investig. .

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review with network meta-analysis was to assess the comparative efficacy of various types of denture adhesives in complete denture patients.

Material and methods: A search was conducted for trials published in Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception until July 2023 (PROSPERO: CRD42023451045). A network meta-analysis was performed to assess the comparative efficacy of different denture adhesive types and ranked using the Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking (SUCRA) system. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach was used to assess the level of certainty of evidence.

Results: Seventeen articles were included in the quantitative analysis. Cream denture adhesives significantly increased bite force in both incisal region (RR = 7.63[95%CI: 3.34, 11.91]) (P < .05) as well as premolar and molar regions (RR = 33.66[95%CI: 15.15, 52.16]). Cream adhesives significantly improved retention of dentures as assessed by the reduced number of denture dislodgments (RR = -5.35[95%CI: -9.93, -0.77]) (P = 0.022), Kapur's index of retention (maxillary denture) (RR = 0.80[95%CI: 0.18, 1.42]) (P = 0.012) and Kapur's index of retention (mandibular denture) (RR = 1.27[95%CI: 0.67, 1.87]) (P < .05). Powder adhesives significantly increased premolar and molar bite force (RR = 36.00[95%CI: 16.20, 55.79]) (P < .05) and Kapur's index of retention (mandibular denture) (RR = 1.54[95%CI: 0.58, 2.49]) (P = 0.002). None of the adhesives were statistically significant for remaining outcomes.

Conclusions: Cream and powder denture adhesives are effective in enhancing the retention of mandibular dentures (Kapur's index) and bite force in the premolar/molar region in complete denture wearers (moderate level of certainty of evidence).

Clinical relevance: Cream and powder denture adhesives are effective in improving the retention and function of complete dentures.

Keywords: Cream and powder denture adhesives; Denture adhesives; Meta-analysis.

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