Comparison of Conventional Versus 3-D Printed Complete Denture Regarding Retention, Accuracy, Elctromyographic Activity and Patient Satisfaction.

Electromyographic Activity, Accuracy, Patient Satisfaction and Retention of Conventional Versus 3-D Printed Maxillary Complete Denture: A Cross-over Randomized Controlled Trial

Analyzing and comparing the retention, accuracy, EMG and patient satisfaction of maxillary complete denture base fabricated by conventional and rapid prototyping techniques.

Elligibility Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Completely edentulous patients were selected to have their ridges covered with firm, thick and compressible mucosa
• All patients accepting prosthodontic treatment by an removable denture.

Exclusion Criteria:

• TMJ disorder.
• Limited mouth opening or mandibular movement
• Muscle spasm or tenderness
• Mandibular deviation