Observational analysis demonstrates improved speech scores in 60 edentulous patients, indicating denture retention plays a crucial role.
The relationship between denture retention and phonetic performance in 60 edentulous patients is of interest. Phonetic assessments and retention measurements were conducted before and after denture placement. Maxillary and mandibular retention forces averaged 6.8 ± 1.2 N and 5.4 ± 1.0 N, respectively. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.82, p < 0.001) was found between retention and phonetic accuracy, with speech scores improving by 15.3% post-insertion. Thus, the importance of phonetic evaluation in optimizing complete denture fit and function is shown.
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