Analyzing Complete Denture Occlusal Contacts: Accuracy and Reliability

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2016-02

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Quintessence Publishing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy and reliability of interpreting occlusal markings made by articulating paper on complete dentures intraorally. Clinical teachers at a training hospital interpreted occlusal markings intended for adjustment. Their scores were compared to a control score to determine accuracy. For reliability determination, the observations were repeated. Only between 20% and 30% of observations were found to be both accurate and reliable. Unless the procedure can be standardized, this technique shouldn't be considered appropriate prosthodontics protocol for balancing the occlusion of complete dentures.

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complete dentures, occlusal contacts, articulating paper, accuracy, reliability.

Citation

Mpungose SK, Geerts GA. Analyzing Complete Denture Occlusal Contacts: Accuracy and Reliability. Int J Prosthodont. 2016 Jan-Feb;29(1):50-2. doi: 10.11607/ijp.4380. PMID: 26757328.