A high rate of elderly people wear dentures in the industrialized countries.

These people go to the dentist rarely for services. In Canada, according to a 1980 study, 72% of people over 65 years wear dentures. Their average time between dental visits is 15.3 years. Examination of these people indicated that 74% required treatment. More than 60% of the dentures worn by the elderly were at least 10 years old. What determines if a denture is performing correctly.

The evaluation of denture performance is base on a list of questions and the dentists clinical examination. The questions asked include: Do you feel that you chew food well with your dentures?

Do you feel that your dentures prevent you from eating foods you like? Do you have trouble chewing chopped carrots, boiled vegetables, steak, firm meat, apples, lettuce, mashed potatoes, and peanuts. The dentist performs tests to evaluate the fit and wear of the denture as well as its