DENTURE ADHESIVES: when and why use them?

Abstract

Patients who are undergoing rehabilitation with removable dentures, hopes that they can give them comfort, safety and that they be aesthetics, returning in part or total their lost chewing ability. These factors are intimately bound to functional requirements represented by the retaining support and stability of the prosthetic device, however, in some cases, the retention does not occur satisfactorily, it is necessary to make use of other resources such as prosthetic use of adhesives which are substances used to give greater retention to the denture. This material may be found in the form of powder, paste or strips, its action occurs when it absorbs water, providing high viscosity and stickiness keeping the prosthesis in function. Despite its extensive use, these materials are still seen by many professionals in an acetic way, and its use related to "failure" in performing the technique of removable dentures. Due to this controversy situation about their use, this article aims to review the literature on these concepts by considering the indications and contraindications to its use. It can be concluded that adhesive can be use when the retention is failure, or the muscle force damaging or to psychological support.