Research Article

Finite Element Evaluation of the Effect of Adhesive Creams on the Stress State of Dentures and Oral Mucosa

Table 4

Summary of the reaction moments generated at the major contact spaces in the assembly due to the applied bite force on the right denture segment.

Contact spaceAbsolute value of reaction moment (-mm)
Without adhesiveWith adhesive

1Right denture-oral mucosa293.457.02
2Center denture-oral mucosa10.846.93
3Left denture-oral mucosa43.915.78
4Abutment clasp-right canine37.8275.56
5Abutment clasp-molar142.17273.43
6Abutment clasp-left canine1.97.1