CONTEXT (BACKGROUND): Replacement of missing teeth and the associated structures are done with the help of artificial prosthesis. Acrylic resin, by virtue of its excellent properties is widely used as a material of choice for fabrication of denture base. In spite of its higher esthetic quality, tissue compatibility and ease of manipulation, it has an inherent deficiency of proneness to fracture. AIMS: The present study was being undertaken to find out the incidence of fracture of acrylic resin

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... ase of complete denture and analyze the cause, so that suitable remedial measures might be suggested to reduce the frequency of denture fracture. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: The present study was conducted over a period of 18 months in the Prosthetic Department of Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata. METHODS AND MATERIAL: The 81 reported fracture cases out of 646 complete dentures were selected for this study. Formally consent followed by detailed history was taken. After intra-oral and physical examination, the dentures were repaired following text book recommended procedure using cold cure acrylic resin and prepared for last phase of survey, which was the intra oral examination like adaptation, retention and stability of the repaired dentures in the second visit of the patients. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The data were subjected to SPSS, version 16, and statistically analyzed using cross tab. RESULTS: In the present survey, 81 cases of complete denture fractures have been reported within the survey period. CONCLUSIONS: It appears from the present study, the rate of lower complete denture fracture is more common than upper complete denture fracture.