The prognosis of prosthesis treatment on posterior Completely Edentulous Patients with Tongue Position

• Main Authors: Yu-Li Liu, 劉郁俐
• Other Authors: Tsau-Mau Chou
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/75135448499425523750

碩士 === 高雄醫學大學 === 口腔衛生科學研究所碩士班 === 95 === The tongue is an important attribute in denture success or failure. The purpose of this project was to study the relationship between completely edentulous patient and tongue position. It also studied the relationship between sex, age, period of edentulous state and tongue position.172 samples was included in the study. 86 patients with natural dentition was the control group and 86 patients with full edentulous ridges was the experimental group. The baseline data and oral function evaluation of both groups was collected. Furthermore, the tongue position was determined by Wright classification and Kotsiomiti & Kapari method related to edentulous state. And the retracted distance was measured by a modified periodontal probe. The relationship between tongue position and variables was evaluated by statistic method. The completely edentulous patient expressed higher rate of retracted tongue or abnormal tongue position than the natural dentition (P<.005). There were no significant difference between tongue position evaluation by Wright or Kotsiomiti & Kapari method and the completely edentulous period of upper and lower arches (P>0.05). However, the length of full mouth edentulous period significantly related to the tendency of the retracted tongue or abnormal tongue position. These results suggest the tongue position of completely edentulous patient need to be evaluated carefully when making complete dentures.