Effects of a Hydrogel Patch on Denture‐Related Traumatic Ulcers; an Exploratory Study

Abstract

The results of this exploratory study suggest that application of hydrogel patches may represent a novel, effective treatment for accelerating the healing process and pain reduction in mucosal lesions associated with complete dentures also in people with type 2 diabetes; however, larger studies need to confirm these findings.

Factors affecting the healing of decubital lesions in patients wearing newly made dentures

“…Age is a factor that can predispose to appearance and adversely affect healing of oral lesions, since it is usually associated with concomitant diseases and the chronic use of medication. 13 The senescence process is also directly associated with morphological changes in the oral cavity. The stratified squamous epithelium becomes thinner, loses elasticity, and atrophies with age.…”

“…In their study did not performed measurement of minimum and maximum size of ulcers, neither for perimeter and area. 13 On the other hand, Alzarea et al. examined the effect of ozon in the treatment of denture-related ulcers, and they found that the maximum ulcer size was about 8 mm, while the minimum ulcer size was about 3.5 mm.…”

“…Therapy of traumatic ulcers includes adjustment of dentures, discontinuing the wearing of the dentures, as well as the application of systemic drugs and topical preparations that can accelerate healing, reduce discomfort, and prevent the recurrence of oral ulcerations. 13 The use of ozone and low-power laser in the treatment of denture-related traumatic ulcers has been shown in studies to improve ulcer healing and reduce ulcer duration. 6 , 10 On the other hand, application of trister glycerol oxide gel in the treatment of denture-related traumatic ulcers is not effective.…”

Effect of topical ozone therapy on denture-related traumatic ulcers: A case report

“…Removable dentures are the most common treatment choice in edentulous patients. İn most cases edentulocity is accompanied with thinner epithelium, reduced resilience and reduced capacity for tissue regeneration as an effect of aging process [10]. Due to different systematic diseases, use of tobacco, use of xerogenic medications, poor oral hygiene oral mucosa , consequently becomes more vulnerable.…”

“…Usual care for denture-associated traumatic ulcers demand adjustment of the margins and occlusal adaptation of the dentures [10], accompained with symotomatic (pain relife) therapy combined with instruction in home denture hygiene and careful observation.…”