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The Role of New Removable Complete Dentures in Stimulated Salivary Flow and Taste Perception

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Author(s):
Tango, Rubens Nisie [1] ; Arata, Anelyse [2] ; Souto Borges, Alexandre Luiz [1] ; Costa, Anna K. F. [1] ; Pereira, Luciano Jose [3] ; Kaminagakura, Estela [4]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Dent Mat & Prosthodont, Inst Sci & Technol, Sao Jose Dos Campos - Brazil
[2] Natl Nucl Energy Commiss IPEN CNEN SP, Nucl & Energy Res Inst, Mat Sci & Technol Ctr CCTM, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Lavras, Dept Physiol & Pharmacol, Lavras - Brazil
[4] Univ Estadual Paulista, Discipline Stomatol, Sch Dent, Dept Biosci & Oral Diag, Inst Sci & Technol, Sao Jose Dos Campos - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS-IMPLANT ESTHETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY; v. 27, n. 4, p. 335-339, APR 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of replacement of inadequate complete dentures on salivary flow and taste perception in geriatric patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty-three patients, 13 males and 20 females, with a mean age of 64.4 years were submitted to stimulated and unstimulated salivary flow rate and salivary pH measurements, and sense of taste evaluation. Tests were performed 3 months before complete denture substitution and 3 weeks after denture insertion. Results: The mean for unstimulated saliva (USS) was 2.1 ml before and 2.7 ml after replacement (p = 0.003). The mean volume of stimulated saliva was 6.3 ml before and 8.2 ml after replacement (p = 0.004). The pH mean of USS was 7.8 +/- 0.44 before and 8.02 +/- 0.41 after replacement (p = 0.005). No statistically significant difference was determined in the sense of taste before and 3 weeks after complete denture replacement. Conclusions: The replacement of inadequate complete dentures increases saliva flow; however, it does not improve taste perception. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/19665-4 - Evaluation of salivary flow and taste perception in complete dentures weares
Grantee:Rubens Nisie Tango
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants