Suction denture
Dental Procedures
estimated about CNY 6000-15000
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Description
A complete denture that relies on suction between the denture base and oral mucosa for retention, without implants or adhesives, commonly used in edentulous patients with favorable anatomy.
Main Uses
Primary clinical use is to restore oral function and quality of life in edentulous patients when conventional complete dentures fail due to poor retention/stability; applicable in cases of severe ridge atrophy, geriatric patients with compromised neuromuscular control, post-radiation oral mucosa changes, and as an interim or definitive solution prior to or instead of implant-supported prostheses.
Normal Range
Adsorptive complete dentures are not a laboratory blood or biochemical test; therefore, there is no numerical 'normal range' or quantitative reference values. Clinical success is assessed qualitatively and functionally—e.g., retention (ability to resist vertical dislodgement), stability (resistance to horizontal movement), comfort, speech clarity, masticatory efficiency, and patient-reported satisfaction—typically evaluated during clinical trials and follow-up visits over 1–6 months.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Poor oral anatomy (severe alveolar ridge resorption, flat or concave ridges), inadequate denture base adaptation (poor impression technique or processing errors), insufficient saliva volume or quality (xerostomia due to medications, Sjögren’s syndrome, or radiation therapy), contaminated or improperly polished denture surfaces, and lack of neuromuscular adaptation (especially in new wearers or elderly patients with reduced proprioception).
High Values - Possible Causes
Optimal ridge morphology (well-rounded, resilient alveolar ridges with adequate height and width), excellent denture fit and border seal (precise functional impressions and custom trays), healthy salivary flow and mucosal lubrication, use of modern high-adhesion denture liners or adjunctive adhesives (temporary or long-term), and patient expertise in denture insertion, positioning, and maintenance routines.
estimated about CNY 6000-15000