Some observations on the diagnosis and treatment of complete denture problems.

Diagnosis of problems in the wearing of complete dentures can only be made after taking a complete history of the difficulties encountered by the patient. This necessitates careful attention whilst the patient relates the various difficulties. The record of these statements should be scrutinized carefully and this will assist in making the correct diagnosis of the cause of the difficulties. Specific problems encountered by elderly patients are examined and some methods of overcoming them are presented.