Abdel Hameed M. , Metwally A., Dewdar R. And Rekaby A,

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The Present Study Was Conducted To Compare Between The Polyamide Thermoplastic Resin And Polymethyl Methacrylate Resin With Respect To The Patient Satisfaction As A Primary Outcome And Candidal Adherence As A Secondary Outcome. Subjects And Methods: In This Randomized Clinical Trial, Forty-eight Completely Edentulous Patients Were Randomly Classified Into Two Groups Of Twenty-four Patients Each. Group (I)�had�received A Complete Denture Made From A Polyamide Thermoplastic Material Complete Denture. Group (II) Had Received Complete Denture Made From Polymethyl Methacrylate.�Patient Satisfaction Was Evaluated Using A Questionnaire And Candidal Count Was Evaluated By Collection Of Swabs Cultured On Sabouraud�s Agar Gel Plates.

Results: There Was No Significant Difference In Mean Satisfaction Between Group�I�and Group�II�at Insertion Or 1 Month Periods (p�>0.05), However, There Was A Significant Difference In Mean Satisfaction Between Group�I�and Group�II�in 3 Months And 6 Months Periods (p�< 0.05). The Previously Mentioned Results Revealed That There Was No Significant Difference In Mean CFU Between Group�I�and Group�II�at Insertion Or 1 Month Or 3 Months Period (p�>0.05) Except In 6 Months Period Where There Was A Significant Difference In Mean CFU Between Group�I�and Group�II� (p�< 0.05).

Conclusions: Within The Limitation Of This Study We Can Conclude That, - There Was A Gradual Increase In Patient Satisfaction With Complete Denture Over Time In Both Groups. - Completely Edentulous Patients May Be More Satisfied With The Dentures Made Of Polymethyl Methacrylate More Than The Polyamide Thermoplastic Dentures. - The Polyamide Dentures May Have Less Candida Count Adherence On Their Surface Than Polymethyl Methacrylarelate.