The effect of denture factors on masticatory performance: Part I: Influence of denture base extension

摘要: Abstract One thousand six hundred and twenty masticatory tests were conducted on 12 edentulous subjects to study the influence of sixteen denture base forms effectiveness dentures. In general, reduction in extension upper lower bases different areas failed affect chewing ability subjects. Significant reductions performance appeared only when an extensive was made over-all border base. However, both resulted insignificant reductions, ratios better than reduced. Subjects with a previous experience possessed significantly chew test food who had no experience.