First complete dentures for a long-time edentulous patient First complete dentures for a long-time edentulous patient

Abstract

New complete dentures were made for a patient who had spent a few decades without teeth or dentures. At first the patient showed averse to wearing dentures partly due to discomfort and appeared skeptical about improvement in chewing ability. An array of food tests along with chewing training, however, helped the patient regain confidence and in turn widened the variety of foods she enjoys. This case highlighted the importance of continuous use of dentures and effect of chewing training. 【顎咬合誌　36（1･2）：80-81, 2016】