Occlusal changes in complete dentures processed by pack-and-press and injection-pressing techniques.

Ten pairs of stone casts were mounted in an articulator using a standardized maxillomandibular relation, on which trial dentures were constructed. Two groups were established: GI- pack-and-press technique; GII- injection-pressing technique. Intermaxillar contacts were marked and counted, and the contact between incisal pin and incisal table was measured, before and after the processing.

Symptoms of craniomandibular disorders in elderly Brazilian wearers of complete dentures.

Objective: Investigate the incidence of symptoms of craniomandibular disorder in elderly Brazilian wearers of full dentures.

Design: In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire based on Helkimo's anamnestic index was applied to a group of 65-year-olds or older individuals who wear a set of full dentures.

Setting: Interviews were carried out at the dental clinics of the University of Taubaté and the University of Vale do Paraíba, Brazil.