Title
Comparative evaluation of maxillary special tray retention using three different border molding materials for completely edentulous patients – An in vivo study
Authors
P. Faseela*, K. Nandakumar, R.P Shanoj, M.C Juraise, A.S Manasa & E. Adarsh
Affiliation
1Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, MES Dental College, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala, India; *Corresponding author
P. Faseela - E-mail: faseelajashim@gmail.com
K. Nandakumar - E-mail: drnandakumark@rediffmail.com
R.P Shanoj – E-mail: shanojrp_27@yahoo.co.in
M.C Juraise - E-mail: juraisemc24@gmail.com
A.S Manasa - E-mail: manasasharath17@gmail.com
E. Adarsh - E-mail: adarshchandran7@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received September 1, 2026; Revised September 30, 2026; Accepted
September 30, 2026, Published September 30, 2026
Abstract
Border molding is essential for establishing the peripheral seal and ideal extension needed to ensure complete denture retention, especially in the maxillary arch. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate and compare the retention of maxillary complete denture fabricated with green stick compound, addition silicone and polycaprolactone for border moulding. Completely edentulous patients were randomly divided into three groups and retention of special tray was measured objectively using a force measurement technique. Polycaprolactone had the highest retention values where as addition silicone and green stick compound showed comparable retention (p < 0.05). Polycaprolactone can be considered the most effective border moulding material for improving retention of maxillary complete dentures. At the same time, addition silicone is a clinically acceptable alternative to the conventional green stick compound.
Keywords
Addition silicone, border molding, denture retention, polycaprolactone, green stick compound
Citation
Faseela et al. Bioinformation 22(9): 6161-6166 (2026)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
