The effect of polyacrylic acid natrium for adhesive agent of maxillary prosthesis and unstable plate denture

Abstract

So-called maxillary prosthesis for patients after resection of the jaw is usualy an unfa-vourable condition for mastication, because such patients have no alveolar process, a few teeth for clasp setting and defects of other supporting structure for prosthesis.
The authors examined the effect of adhesion ability of polyacrylic acid natrium in five cases of maxillary prostheses and thirty six cases of unstable plate dentures.
The results were summarized as follows ;
1) Stability and adhesiveness of prosthesis to mucous membrane were improved by use of this agent.
2) Sensation of taste was not changed.
3) Local irritation and other side effects were not recognized.