Fixatives for complete denture: An experimental study

INTRODUCTION: The denture fixatives are still widely used and millions are sold each year. It is therefore the dental surgeon’s duty to know how they should be used. However, few studies have been conducted on these materials. The major concern of patients with denture prosthesis is that it "holds" during oral functions¹. Dental surgeons look for fixatives improving prosthetic retention, the best dosage form provoking a limited compression without iatrogenic effect to the supporting tissues. It is necessary to follow the design concepts of the denture for a suitable