Comparison of oral sensory function in complete denture and implant-supported prosthesis wearers

In order to compare the differences of part of the oral sensory functions a mong natural dentition, complete denture wearers and implant-supported pros theses wearers, tactile and pressure awareness was measured. Tactile sense was estimated by the thickness perception threshold between upper and lower dentition. Sensibility of pressure feeling was evaluated by threshold of l ateral loading on tooth. Within this limited experiment, it could be conclu ded that an osseointegrated root form implant helped towards restoration of oral sensory functions.