Evaluation of Distortion in the Posterior Palatal Seal Area of Maxillary Cast by Different Adaptation Techniques of Denture Bases.

Abstract

To evaluate and compare the amount of distortion in the posterior palatal seal area in V-shaped and U-shaped palatal form of maxillary cast by different adaptation techniques of maxillary denture bases. A total of 60 stone casts were made, out of which 30 identical stone casts of U-shaped palatal form and 30 identical stone casts of V-shaped palatal form of maxillary casts were prepared. The 30 stone casts of U-shaped palatal form and 30 stone casts of V-shaped palatal forms were divided into three groups for measurements to be done. Data were statistically analyzed by using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) without replication. Discrepancies of fit of dentures on U-shaped casts and V-shaped casts of Groups 1, 2, and 3 in transverse and sagittal sections were measured, and comparative statistical analysis between Group 1&2, Group 1&3, and Group 2&3 was done for statistical significant values. Discrepancy in the central region was maximum, and the anchoring methods Group 2 and Group 3 produced a significantly better adaptation than the conventional method (Group 1). The adaptations for V-shaped palate were better when compared with U-shaped palate in the central region.