US FDA approves Ultra Suction (R) Denture Stabilizer Device

Main Category: Dentistry
Article Date: 18 May 2005 - 0:00 PDT

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A New Zealand based company, Biomedics NZ Limited reports that it has obtained FDA approval for its Ultra Suction(R), complete denture stabilizer system.

Biomedics NZ reports that Ultra Suction(R) system comprises a tiny unidirectional device that is imbedded into a denture plate. As the denture wearer bites firmly, the air trapped between the gum and the denture is expelled through the device, via two air passages. The lower pressure obtained beneath the denture tends to exert a pull and helps secure the denture against the gum. Properly fitted dentures can increase wearing comfort, the ability to chew and therefore impact on the overall health of the patient.

Complete dentures are the most common prescription offered to the millions of edentulous patients worldwide. One of the main problems with complete dentures arises in securing them to the gum, often resulting in ill-fitting dentures, which in turn can affect eating and the overall health of the patient. The problem is much more common with lower dentures.

"Ultra Suction (R) devices are easily imbedded into both new and existing dentures by a dentist or a dental technician", says Mony Paz, MD of Biomedics NZ and the developer of Ultra Suction(R) system.

http://www.ultrasuction.com

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