Research Paper
Role of Saliva in Complete Denture Prosthodontics
Author: 1. DR RAJUL VIVEK, 2. DR ROMESH SONI,
1.DR RAJUL VIVEK,Affiliation - PhD Research scholar, faculty of dental sciences, IMS, BHU, Varanasi.2.DR ROMESH SONI Affiliation - Assistant professor, Department of Prosthodontics, faculty of dental sciences, IMS, BHU, Varanasi.
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ABSTRACT –
Saliva plays a critical role in the maintenance of oral and dental health. Saliva is most valuable oral fluid that is taken for granted. Knowledge of the salivary system and saliva is essential for evaluating prosthodontic problems and for educating patients in what to expect in this phase of denture use.
A wealth of evidence suggests that saliva plays a profound role in the maintenance of oral health in the denture wearing patient. Indeed the presence of a thin salivary film layer is essential to the comfort of the mucosa beneath a denture base and for denture retention.
KEY WORDS -
Retention, Saliva, Mechanical properties, Complete denture
