Complete Denture Adhesives for Retention and Stability of Maxillofacial Ocular Prostheses

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https://doi.org/10.5195/d3000.2026.1421

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Dentures, Prosthodontics, Prosthetics, Eye

Abstract

Denture adhesives are widely used as adjuncts to improve the retention, stability, and comfort of prostheses. This study aimed to investigate the use of denture adhesives by ocular prosthesis users. This cross-sectional study was conducted to apply denture adhesives to ocular prostheses in dental school clinics at the University of Anbar from 01 01 2025 to 01 01 2026. This study used a structured and pretested multiple-choice questionnaire designed to gather data regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to denture adhesive application. A total of 100 survey forms were distributed to dental practitioners in clinics, hospitals, and academic institutions. A commercially available denture adhesive in paste for was used. Sixty percent of ocular prosthesis operators used denture adhesives, according to the findings of this research. Ocular prosthesis users regarding the utilization of denture adhesives; since eighty percent of them had previously never attempted to utilize denture adhesives. In general, fifty percent of patients were pleased with the use of adhesives, forty percent saw a temporary improvement, and twelve percent continued to be unhappy. The physical form of denture adhesive plays a role in enhancing the retention and stability of ocular prostheses when operators are advised to use good results and overcome the problems, and patients are used.

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2026-07-09

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026)

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Development of Craniofacial Structures

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