ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF BASE PLASTICS ON ORAL FLUID INDICATORS IN PATIENTS WEARING PARTIAL REMOVABLE DENTURES

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to carry out a comparative evaluation of the analysis of the impact of partially removable dentures on the parameters of the oral fluid in individuals undergoing orthopedic rehabilitation with partial removable dentures.
 Materials and Methods: To ensure the objectivity of our results, patients aged 46 to 72 years were divided into two groups: I group – control (n=22) and II group – main (n=24). Each group was further subdivided into subgroups including primary prosthetic patients and secondary prosthetic patients. The control group received partial removable constructions made from standard domestic hot polymerization plastic, while the main group underwent orthopedic treatment using advanced techniques and newly developed domestic cast plastics. To assess the interaction between acrylic plastic removable prostheses and the oral tissues during the period of patient’s adaptation to the prostheses, we conducted biophysical studies of oral fluid both before treatment and one month after wearing prosthesis.
 Results: This study revealed a significant (p < 0.001) increase in pH levels in the primary control group, rising by 2.7% from (6.12±0.03) units to (6.29±0.05) units after treatment. The secondary prosthetic control group also saw a slight pH increase, from (6.16±0.04) units to (6.22±0.06) units, with no significant difference between these parameters (p > 0.05).
 Conclusions: The results obtained from our improved treatment method suggest a positive impact on oral fluid parameters during the stages of treatment with partial removable lamellar prostheses. Patients in the main group experienced no significant disruptions in their oral fluid, which directly influences their adaptation to removable structures and overall quality of life.