Introduction: Edentulism is the result of tooth loss which compromises quality of a patient by yielding poor health. For such patients, removable complete denture is one of the options among various treatment modalities and patient satisfaction becomes a more important determinant in the prognosis of complete denture therapy. After denture insertion, patients may experience difficulty in wearing complete denture and many patients may not be aware of limited efficiency of complete dentures. The present study aimed to assess most common reasons of postinsertion denture problems and its frequency among conventional complete dentures (CCDs) and biofunctional prosthetic system (BPS) dentures. Materials and methods: This study was carried out on 92 patients grouped into two, wearing CCDs and BPS dentures fabricated by a prosthodontist, with an age range between 45 and 87 years. After placement of dentures, details of postinsertion problems at each visit were recorded by asking questions which followed standard questionnaire. Results: Patients wearing BPS dentures showed least postinsertion corrections with high acceptance rate compared with CCDs. Also, mastication and speech problems of CCDs ranged highest compared with discomfort problems followed by other problems and problems of appearance. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, the biofunctional prosthesis had least corrections with high acceptance rate compared with conventional dentures in regard to many factors. Patients wearing complete dentures require periodic recall visits about denture maintenance, and a thorough knowledge about clinical and lab procedures of denture fabrication provides best guidance for lab technicians by a professional, thus ensuring complete denture success.

Implant success depends not only on successful osseointegration, but also on the harmonious integration of a crown into the dental arch. With many materials being introduced in implant dentistry, it is imperative to acquire knowledge about various materials available and understand the factors which will contribute to the success or failure of the restorations.

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