The efficiency of complete dentures as a masticatory appliance in comparison to natural dentition

The data gathered from this study showed that the masticatory efficiency of complete denture wearers average to 32% whereas those with natural dentition obtained an average value of 84%. Complete dentures are only 1/3 as efficient as the natural teeth. Also, its indicated that complete dentures made...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Espiritu, Amelita G.
Other Authors: Ladao Jr., Joaquin (Adviser)
Format: Thesis
Language:English