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. 2017 Feb 7;9(1):22–30. doi: 10.4047/jap.2017.9.1.22

Table 4. Failure modes of maxillary complete dentures (n = 15).

Failure Mode Unreinforced resin denture Metal mesh-reinforced denture Fiber mesh-reinforced denture
Complete fracture 15 - -
Incomplete fracture Anterior & posterior framework fracture - - 2
Anterior framework fracture - 2 3
Posterior framework fracture - 9 10
Only central framework deformation - 3 -