ABSTRACT

Soft liners are a layer of soft, pliable material that is fitted between the surface of a denture and the oral tissues. Soft denture liners are used in complete and partial removable dentures to distribute functional loads homogeneously on the denture-bearing tissues. These materials are recommended in cases of irregular bone resorption, bony undercuts, thin atrophic mucosa, immediate prosthesis, healing after implant placement, and for patients with bruxism and xerostomia. The aim of this present study is to find about the knowledge and awareness of the usage of denture liners and also about its properties among undergraduate dental students. Total number of participants who participated in this survey were 200. The data was collected and entered and verified by using a standard computer software. The data was represented in the form of pie charts and bar graphs, data analysis was done with the help of SPSS software. Within the limitations of the study, it can be concluded that the students had adequate level of knowledge and awareness about the denture lining materials. They lacked awareness in certain aspects of advantages and disadvantages of various denture lining materials. In future, scientific knowledge about the various denture relining materials and procedures should be enhanced through means of CDE program and workshops. Keywords: Soft liners, denture liners, acrylic resin, silicone, tissue conditioning materials
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1065