# Exploring the correlation between phonetic assessment and optimal denture retention in complete denture wearers

## TL;DR

This study shows that better denture retention leads to improved speech in patients without teeth.

## Contribution

A strong correlation between denture retention forces and phonetic accuracy in edentulous patients is newly demonstrated.

## Key findings

- Maxillary and mandibular retention forces averaged 6.8±1.2 N and 5.4±1.0 N.
- A strong positive correlation (r = 0.82) was found between retention and phonetic accuracy.
- Speech scores improved by 15.3% after denture insertion.

## Abstract

The relationship between denture retention and phonetic performance in 60 edentulous patients is of interest. Phonetic assessments
and retention measurements were conducted before and after denture placement. Maxillary and mandibular retention forces averaged
6.8± 1.2 N and 5.4± 1.0 N, respectively. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.82, p < 0.001) was found between retention and
phonetic accuracy, with speech scores improving by 15.3% post-insertion. Thus, the importance of phonetic evaluation in optimizing
complete denture fit and function is shown.