Randomized controlled trial to investigate how acrylic-based resilient liner affects on masticatory ability of complete denture wearers

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of an acrylic-based resilient liner (ARL) on masticatory ability by verifying the null hypothesis that masticatory performance and mandibular movements do not differ between people who wear mandibular complete dentures with ARL and those who wear complete dentures with conventional acrylic resin (CAR). From April 2004 to July 2006, we conducted a randomized controlled trial study at two centres. After written informed consent was obtained from 74 edentulous patients, they were randomly allocated to either the ARL group or CAR group. Masticatory performance and mandibular movement at the lower incisal point during chewing were measured as the outcomes. We did not observe significant differences in both outcomes between the groups. The chewing cycles were significantly different during the initial, middle, and final phases of mastication. Within the limitations of the current study, the results indicate that the acrylic-based resilient denture liners used have no clinical impact on the masticatory ability of complete denture wearers.