Abstract
Background and Objectives: Tactile sensibility is an important characteristic for evaluating the masticatory efficiency in different occlusal situations. When a tooth is extracted, relevant proprioceptors from the periodontal ligament get lost; and after the rehabilitation of this abscess by means of oral prosthesis, this sensibility decreases influencing masticatory function. Osseoperception is a sensitive phenomenon associated with dental implants that allows an increased tactile sensibility to those wearing implant prostheses. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in tactile sensibility values between implant prosthesis, complete dentures, and natural teeth through a review of the available literature. Materials and Methods. In order to dissect the information, 24 articles from 2004 to 2021 were analyzed from MEDLINE, PubMed Central, and Web of Science databases. These articles were directly related to measuring tactile sensibility in different situations and demonstrating the influence of osseoperception in an improved masticatory function. Results: Tactile sensibility in implant prosthesis is slightly reduced compared with natural dentition but presents improved values with regard to complete dentures. Conclusions: Implant prosthesis are more effective during masticatory function than complete dentures, as they present an increased tactile sensibility, very similar to that present in natural dentition. This enhanced sensibility in implants is due to the osseoperception phenomenon.
Highlights
Tactile sensibility associated with teeth has a great relevance for achieving the proper behavior of the masticatory system
After the emergence, normalization, and protocolization of osseointegrated implants and their rehabilitations, a great alternative to conventional prostheses has been achieved [2] since implant prostheses are related to the osseoperception phenomenon that enables an improvement in functional integration
A review of tactile sensibility linked to osseoperception phenomenon was carried out, including articles during the period comprising January 2004 to December 2021 covering only articles published in English
Summary
Tactile sensibility associated with teeth has a great relevance for achieving the proper behavior of the masticatory system. The periodontium has lots of different kinds of mechanoreceptors that are able to detect a low gauge stimulus, such as a small amount of pressure or position modifications This sensitive phenomenon avoids the execution of great occlusal forces that may damage teeth, allowing a correct oral function. In order to dissect the information, 24 articles from 2004 to 2021 were analyzed from MEDLINE, PubMed Central, and Web of Science databases These articles were directly related to measuring tactile sensibility in different situations and demonstrating the influence of osseoperception in an improved masticatory function. Conclusions: Implant prosthesis are more effective during masticatory function than complete dentures, as they present an increased tactile sensibility, very similar to that present in natural dentition This enhanced sensibility in implants is due to the osseoperception phenomenon
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